Thread: Trouble Spot on Neck--Input appreciated

Jimm, that is exactky the problem area. On the right if my adams apple if i am looking in the mirror.

thx for the different tips guys.

Originally Posted by hillbillyreverend

I have been steadily shaving every 2 days with a SR since September without major issues and thoroughly enjoy the transition and woe & behold RAD is such a terrible beast to control.

However, there is about a 0,5 inch by 2-3inch near vertical space on my neck that gets razor burn every single time I shave regardless of which direction I shave in. I normally only do 2 passes on my neck whereas the rest of my face gets 3 without ever being a problem.

My razors have been professionally sharpened and the only pass that does not burn is what I assume WTG going in a downward motion towards my chest.

Any ideas how to rectify such strange problems areas?

I dont have any issues with razor burn, red bumps, or cuts anywhere I shave on my face and I cant really tell on the problem area how the hair is growing in comparison to other parts of my face.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...ecaptured.html

I am not a professional honer and it was my amateur honing skills that caused that problem for me. I had gotten away from technique I had used in the past and when I studied a honing video gssixgun made, corrected it. Afterward the blade became capable of shaving that problem area.

But I don't want to indict the honing job you received. The professionals have so much experience they don't forget things they have learned like I did.

Try attacking your problem area from a different angle and with less pressure so as not to irritate your skin. Sometimes you have to temporarily settle for less than great results in certain areas.

If you never achieve success in that area then maybe the blade is not properly honed. There are so many variables such as shaving technique, sensitivity of skin, personal facial contours, that it can take a while to get to the bottom of it but you eventually will. This is why a lot of people don't stick with straight shaving.

I thought about avoiding your question but just yesterday I solved this problem and it would be a cop out not to address it. Everything can be done right, yet there can still be a problem. Keep shaving and you'll eventually figure it out. I found that claim hard to believe when I was a beginner but, speaking from experience, I know it's true. That's why straight shaving is the only shaving method I don't tire of doing.

Let me assure you once again that you'll eventually find a solution.