Thread: Need help with ATG pass on neck

I also have a E to W growth on both sides of my neck, but was never able to get a comfortable position for shaving WTG or ATG.

But my compromise is the modified XTG pass, both ways. XTG at an angle.

But usually takes 2 passes plus some touch ups to get a DFS.

I've only been doing this with Shavette for 8 months and a straight for a couple weeks, but I agree with Mglindo too. I'll usually do 1 pass that's mostly WTG and somewhat XTG in places. Then go back for a second XTG/ATG pass in particular locations. I have a benign tremor and it's worse in my left hand so I've had to learn to do everything right handed, that's why the blended passes. I find I'm still getting the best shaves of my life with little to no irritation now just with that. Sometimes if I have some extra time I'll play more with some of the better ATG passes to learn for those special occasions.

I wonder though on your original question, mine grows the same BTW, if you tuck your chin down and stretch the skin up if that would work. Basically pull the neck skin to at or above the jaw. I'll have to try that myself. Of course I guess that depends on how stretchy your skin is.

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

Originally Posted by brad6360

Hey guys, I've successfully made it through my first two full shaves with no bleeding or nicks. I am experiencing some burn, which I suspect will go away as my technique (angle, pressure, etc) gets better. What I need help with is my ATG pass on the right side of my neck. My hair grows from my Adam's apple towards my right ear. I'm finding it difficult to find a way to attack my neck that starts around my ear and goes diagonally towards the bottom, middle portion of my neck. A standard up stroke straight towards my jaw line doesn't get me a real close shave. Any pointers and/or pictures would be much appreciated!

-Brad

Hold the razor like you'd normally do for a downward pass. But change hands. For the left side use your right hand. Place the blade just below the jawline and bring it toward the lower center of your neck. I like to first shave a small patch below the Adam's apple where I place the other hand to stretch the skin from that point.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

I would suggest either scything or guillotine strokes, playing around with blade grips and stretching will help too, but whatever you try take it slowly.

Do you have a photo of above stated strokes? That's my # 1 problem as well.

Well I tried the tuck and pull with only partial success. Got the upper portion but not the lower. I just ended up with that pass being something between XTG and ATG. Oh well, worth a shot.

Originally Posted by Glory

Do you have a photo of above stated strokes? That's my # 1 problem as well.

Unfortunately not, but i did do a nifty drawing:.
Hope it helps at least a bit.
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Originally Posted by ks4el

I've only been doing this with Shavette for 8 months and a straight for a couple weeks, but I agree with Mglindo too. I'll usually do 1 pass that's mostly WTG and somewhat XTG in places. Then go back for a second XTG/ATG pass in particular locations. I have a benign tremor and it's worse in my left hand so I've had to learn to do everything right handed, that's why the blended passes. I find I'm still getting the best shaves of my life with little to no irritation now just with that. Sometimes if I have some extra time I'll play more with some of the better ATG passes to learn for those special occasions.

I wonder though on your original question, mine grows the same BTW, if you tuck your chin down and stretch the skin up if that would work. Basically pull the neck skin to at or above the jaw. I'll have to try that myself. Of course I guess that depends on how stretchy your skin is.

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

this does work, it's especially good for the jawline as it gets the skin off of the curve.
I also find a smiling blade is good for necks.

Same beard growth, I use an upward 45 degree sything stoke with good effect.

And a keen edge.

I also do a final water only pass on my neck.

Originally Posted by Euclid440

Same beard growth, I use an upward 45 degree sything stoke with good effect.

And a keen edge.

I also do a final water only pass on my neck.

Is that final pass the against the grain pass?

Originally Posted by Euclid440

Same beard growth, I use an upward 45 degree sything stoke with good effect.

And a keen edge.

I also do a final water only pass on my neck.

Water or post aftershave passes are one I always forget to mention, mine are a mild of ATG/XTG.