Thread: Very Uncomfortable with Heavy Growth

Originally Posted by Justino14

Thanks for all the advice. I think I am going to get to professional honed by someone that is reputable and see how it goes from there. I tried refreshing with CrOx but it didn't seem to help. Poor stropping may have worsened it like many suggested, the strop I have just doesn't feel right, I am going to get a board strop as I feel it would be easier for now.

I read one suggestion that a hanging strop could be placed flat on a counter top when you're learning so you can concentrate on the stroke and flip. Maybe you could try that before purchasing a paddle. Probably need to really go light though since there won't be any give on the counter.

Your in Canada, you must know Bob.

Joking aside, where in Canada?

Aside from a sharp blade, I will say that some of my lighter and thinner grinds do have a bit of a struggle on the first pass with a 4-day beard.
Second pass onward, all is normal.
IMO, as I go past 2 days, hairs which would usually be low and thinner have popped way up (after allowing the growth) and have come on up with thicker shafts just like their fast-growing brethren. In that regard, I am certain there is indeed more there to shave.
An adjustment to beard prep, technique, or (heaven forbid!) a heavier razor seems to help me considerably or radically.
You seem to be up on short strokes, but I wonder if the shower is not enough prep for a heavy beard in your case?
Try some warm lather with a hot towel over it for a few trips.
This really helps me a lot in this situation. YMMV

'Learning every day' Me too, just learned that my beard is made up of fast and slow growing brethren!
Which knife slices a carrot in half with less effort assuming both are 'razor sharp?'
a.) A heavy thick knife
b.) A thin knife (not too flexible)

Originally Posted by WW243

'Learning every day' Me too, just learned that my beard is made up of fast and slow growing brethren!
Which knife slices a carrot in half with less effort assuming both are 'razor sharp?'
a.) A heavy thick knife
b.) A thin knife (not too flexible)

Yes. You must consider that both are equally sharp.
But now, boil the carrot for a while and try!

Originally Posted by Raol

Your in Canada, you must know Bob.

Joking aside, where in Canada?

Within an hour of Toronto.

Originally Posted by Justino14

Within an hour of Toronto.

As mentioned, you cannot underestimate the value of pre shave preparation.
There are lots of guys in and around your area that would gladly offer assistance.
Keep in mind there are the occasional "shave workshops" that are very informative to say the least.

Originally Posted by Justino14

Within an hour of Toronto.

...........then you do know Bob