Thread: CAN"T SEE WHAT I"M DOING

Sometimes, switching hands or grip helps. Also, the larger the blade I am using, the less I see. This is yet another reason not to shave with cleaver-like razors (but we all do it). As for angles: I guess that the larger your face is, the less of a problem that you would have (I would like to know what you guys think of my theory). If I am correct, I should have more of a problem than let's say, Barry Bonds and Don Zimmer. There may be other issues related to the particular geometry of the face of the person (separation of the eyes, width of the face, etc..). The other night I was "talking" to some people about this razor that cuts the web out of my face every time I use, despite using the same pressure and angle that I normally use with my other razors. Dan (floppyshoes) pointed out to me that every blade is different and small adjustments must be made. I have been able to use this razor with no problems by following his advice. Although, this may not seem relevant here, it may play a role.
Al raz.

Originally Posted by Alraz

Sometimes, switching hands or grip helps. Also, the larger the blade I am using, the less I see. This is yet another reason not to shave with cleaver-like razors (but we all do it). As for angles: I guess that the larger your face is, the less of a problem that you would have (I would like to know what you guys think of my theory). If I am correct, I should have more of a problem than let's say, Barry Bonds and Don Zimmer. There may be other issues related to the particular geometry of the face of the person (separation of the eyes, width of the face, etc..). The other night I was "talking" to some people about this razor that cuts the web out of my face every time I use, despite using the same pressure and angle that I normally use with my other razors. Dan (floppyshoes) pointed out to me that every blade is different and small adjustments must be made. I have been able to use this razor with no problems by following his advice. Although, this may not seem relevant here, it may play a role.
Al raz.

Alraz, I have very small face and head

When using a hand to stretch the skin, you can sometimes wrap that arm around the top of your head, or simply push your arm back as far as it goes. Experimenting with use of different fingers or thumb to do the stretching can help here.

Swapping the razor between hands does help visibility.

And remember there are MANY ways to place the blade in any given position. The blade can point one way or the other. The scales can point up, down, in line with the blade, or even folded up near to the spine of the blade. And you can choose which hand to use. That makes 16 permutations all putting the blade in exactly the same place. (Not all of them possible for some areas.)

Experiment a bit once you feel comfortable holding the blade.