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Still having some issues with getting my upper lip presentable - I've got under the nostrils handled, but find that no matter what I do, I end up with some hair left right above my lip. Any suggestions insofar as technique for this area? How to stretch? Best way to approach it? I've found that I'm having the trouble with my XTG pass...
Thanks!
I am just thinking about what I do, i stretch back from the same side, pulling my skin from my cheekbone to my ear, and shave in diagonally slightly.
To go directly down i do a sort of scooping action from my nose to my lip, the razor starts parallel to my nose and I rotate the blade down to my lip, a bit of caution is required, particularly at the start as the blade is pointing directly at my face.
I use mostly facial contortions. Think about a big cheesy & toothy grin. Use short and light strokes. This thins out the lip on the teeth & you don't have much cushion...so be careful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r24ar_SSGVo
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I know many people avoid the fools pass but I can't shave close enough without it, I use very short strokes and hold it with 2 hands as in the video. I feel I have perfect control this way.
try this...works for me!
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I should have added that I also inflate my mouth on the side i am shaving.
This; and hold it until lip is finished: :dropjaw:
Stretch that lip down and tight while the mouth is wide open.
Thanks all, I'll try these tips tonight!
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I'm thinking that not having to learn how to shave the Mo makes learning the way of the Straight that much easier...
There's a lot to be said for the STASH. I've had mine since 1969.
Beats me, 7 NOV 1972...Quote:
Originally Posted by rhensley
Sometimes I pull my nose up and to the side while lowering my jaw to stretch that area. It also helps if you shave it in a couple of different directions before you do a full ATG. Left, right, diagonal up and in.
You may not need to do all of that. Keep trying and you will find what works for you. I'm with you in that I am not truly satisfied with my upper lip unless I shave it ATG.
I've been shaving with a straight long enough to know that I could master this...Quote:
Originally Posted by tedh75
But I don't want to...just reading this line makes me a little queasy, and not much makes me queasy...
Smooth Shaving...
Lol. Yes I'm quite sure you could do it, but it sounds like it's not for you. No shame in that. The only serious cut I've ever had on my upper lip was on a WTG pass for what it's worth.Quote:
Originally Posted by MJC
I wouldn't say it makes me queasy, but I can't imagine how some of these guys shave their head with a straight. Especially the parts they have to do blind. I know it's just muscle memory and practice, but maybe a healthy dose of "nerves of steel" as well. I'm not sure I could bring myself to do it.
I'm like you and have the same issue. I give it a good try but eventually end up pulling out the old trusty Merkur DE for the lip. I also have a couple moles around my lips so I usually need to use the DE to keep from ripping them open. But I continue to try to achieve that 100% straight shave.
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Originally Posted by rhensley
If it makes you feel better it isn't the same one he grew in '69, we'll not unless it's really long :)Quote:
Originally Posted by MJC
is that the fresh, post movember regrowth mark? It's looking pretty healthy now.
That was from a while ago...Quote:
Originally Posted by edhewitt
This is from 14 FEB - I will get something current in a day or so...
This would be the 3.5 month Mo...
By the way you can "stash" enough lather in this to get a decent touch up pass...
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