Shave just improved tonight with a couple of changes.

After watching Lynn's shaving video again, I watched closely which part of the blade he uses. After applying some of his techniques, here is what helped me tremendously.

1) Stopped using the toe so much. I was trying to use it too much which made many spots tough to get to. I think it also dulled the toe before the shave was done.
2) Mostly use the heal on my chin and mustache. Better control since it's closer to the hand. Also, it seems sharper.
3) Stretch the neck like Lynn did in the video. I probably spent a whole minute moving my mouth and stretching my neck to find a good spot to get the valley between my throat and jowl area. I managed to find a good head position and stretch that made it mostly flat and then it shaved easily.

After those things, I got my first full shave. It's not a close shave, but it's a shave! No nicks this time as well.

Good job. Keep it up and you'll be an expert in no time.

I'm in the same boat... still learning where to pull and how to maneuver over the different parts of the face. Even as inexperienced as I am it is a better overall experience then shaving ever was in the past for me.

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Originally Posted by spoulsen

After those things, I got my first full shave. It's not a close shave, but it's a shave! No nicks this time as well.

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BBS will come in time. Sounds like you are on the right track, and are being patient during your learning curve. :tu

Congratulations. It sounds like it is all starting to come together.

Thanks for the tip. I am waiting on my last piece of equipment before I dive in to SR shaving. I am waiting on my new "Old School" strop from Tony Miller. I have watched Lynn's video several times and I am looking at all information like this in order to have a better shaving experience.

-Jim

Way to go! No nicks is a big plus on your first full shave.

I've been at this a little over a year now and there are still areas that take some work to get BBS.

You'll get better every shave as you get your technique down and learn your growth pattern.

Keep up the good work.

Sounds great! Keep it up! It gets better every shave.