Thread: Looking for tips...

Also when going against the grain, use very short strokes, with the spine almost against the skin.

I've never had success with long, sweeping strokes atg.

Best regards,

Pieter

I have the same problem going against the grain on my upper lip and on my chin. It get's to be a little painful. I just purchased by straight from an administrator on this site so I know it is good and shave ready. The blade felt much better last night on my third shave which I think I can attribute to better stropping. But that upper lip, though. Still kind of hurt.

Try going XTG on the upper lip. It's an easier stroke and almost as effective for me anyways. I used that type of pass versus ATG until I got more skillful with shaving.

Originally Posted by Speedster

Try going XTG on the upper lip. It's an easier stroke and almost as effective for me anyways. I used that type of pass versus ATG until I got more skillful with shaving.

Thank you, I'll give it a shot.

“I just purchased by straight from an administrator on this site so I know it is good and shave ready.”


Change that to read, I just purchased by straight from an administrator on this site, so I know it, WAS good and shave ready.

The point of my post was, look at the edge… you will not be the first to damage the edge, by stropping, just one pass.

If you are new to shaving and stropping, I doubt you improved a pro honed and stropped edge, with your stropping, maybe, but doubtful.

It is only a pro honed edge, until stropped by the owner.

Look at it…

I too do an Across the grain pass on the upper lip, mustache pass first, then use two hands for an Against the Grain, (ATG) pass using a low angle, for the best control.

I gotta tell you, that is a concern of mine. I tried the single strand of hair test and it appeared to still be very sharp. But my shavette felt a little sharper.

Originally Posted by Speedster

Try going XTG on the upper lip. It's an easier stroke and almost as effective for me anyways. I used that type of pass versus ATG until I got more skillful with shaving.

3 years in, I still can't go ATG anywhere without some level of razor burn. Skin's too sensitive, or I'm too ham handed take your pick. XTG is where it's at.