Thread: newb, first few str8 shaves

I find that I need a really shallow angle for directly under my chin as well. The chin is a tricky area. Here are some tips:

1) Use pre-shave oil, it will drastically reduce the pulling and burning sensation.

2) Don't press hard, go slowly and do multiple passes, especially on the chin. Try going a different direction each pass. I usually start straight down, towards the chin on the 2nd pass and away from the chin on the 3rd

3) To get a closer shave pull your skin taut. Try to pull the skin from the bottom of your chin up onto the front of your chin so that you can get at it easier.