Thread: First Five shaves down!

Originally Posted by Miketig

Ok tenth shave down tonight. I think I did a good job with my strope tonight because I really had a really smooth shave. Still having issues getting a close shave on my jaw and under my chin but I feel like I'm getting better every time I shave.

Good for you!

I (and probably most of the shaving community!) also feel that the jaw and chin are the most difficult parts to get close. It'll get better and better, though, since you'll learn how to contort and stretch your face to make it easier.

I recently discovered how much easier it becomes for me when I push my lower lip up as far as I can, imagining I'm trying to touch my nose with it at the same time as I stretch my chin up against the ceiling. This makes the chin flatter, and when I tilt the head from side to side it also makes it easier to hit the jawline, especially when coupled with some stretching of the skin with the non-shaving hand.

Good luck!