Thread: Beginner with some problems

The first thing that comes to mind is skin stretching. This can help alot getting in closer, which will result in less passes, thus less irritation.

As far as being a beginner, the chase for a perfect BBS might not be in your best interest. Getting your stropping technique down is paramount at this stage, just after shaving technique. Go for close and comfortable.

Your pre-prep looks good. I never used a hot towel, but when I saw gssixgun's video on "the shave test", I do believe he wipes off all of the lather with the hot towel before reapplying.

It *could* be the honing, some are "keener" edges and some are more "comfortable". This is strictly a personal preference situation. I personally prefer my razors to be knocking on the door to a harsh shave.

The "rubbing off on a towel" does concern me a little. I usually use TP for better control and make sure you pinch the blade, with the spine pointing towards the palm and the TP wrapped around the spine. Usually 1 square folded in half twice. The edge should not cut into the TP whatsoever, it will dull the edge.

That's all I have for now, will update if I can think of anything else.

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I forgot to mention that I don't shave my chin. It is quite possibly the weakest skin in the world and breaks out like a prepubescent teen rubbing their face with fryer oil no matter what I do.