Thread: Day 2: A fairly acceptable shave

Had my second full shave with a straight this morning. (My first post was under the shaving forum by mistake.) This one went much smoother as I was using a Josh-honed Wapienica rather than the Dovo Special that I used on Day 1, which pulled badly on my neck. I actually got a work-acceptable shave today and only used an M3 for the very point of my chin. I did two basic passes -- both N-S. I am having few problems on my cheeks and neck, but the lip and chin areas are tougher beard-wise and technique-wise. I've got much to learn. One unexpected problem is being able to see what I am doing between the scales, my shaving hand and my off-hand trying to stretch skin. This is a particular problem at the top of my sideburns, which is not a tough area to shave, but I am doing it almost blind. Any tips would be appreciated.

Reach over the top of your head to stretch that area.

I'm doing that, but the scales and my shaving hand still block my vision. I guess I'll have to adjust the angle of my head.

I had that same problem. There is one spot you can see through there (assuming you're using both hands). I can't figure out how to explain it without actually doing it though

Go slow and you'll figure it out.

Jordan