Thread: Pulling like crazy

Personally, I have also experienced this pulling. And as mentioned in the post about reduction, I do have almost no pulling on the final skin level pass. I do believe my razor could use a honing or at the very least a run on a pasted strop.

Oh, its a spike point and I love it. Dangerous, but then again, it is a razor sharp piece of steel against your face and neck, so there is some inherent danger.

Another thing to avoid pulling is adequate skin stretching. You don't have to pull it drum tight but if you don't pull the skin taut enough the razor will tend to pull regardless of how sharp it is.

IME the spike point is mainly used in detailing around the nostril/lip area and other hard to get into spots. I always am aware of where the point of any straight that I am shaving with is regardless of the point style.

With a spike point I'm shaving my cheek or neck with the point past the skin (not even touching). Of course on the sideburn area you have to ease that point in there towards the ear. A good example of watching where the point is or you may get a rude reminder.

JimmyHAD... wish I had your concentration. I do well on my strokes. But, when I move from one area to another, I tend to let down.

I am still learning the whole process of shaving with a straight razor. I have several razors that have been professionally honed and I also experience pulling from time to time. The area where I feel the pulling the most is on the underside and the tip of the chin.

When I follow the advise given on this site by the more experienced and in the Wiki, I have little or no pulling. It starts with proper prep, a sharp razor and proper technique. I am still learning the growth of my beard and how to stretch the skin. When I stretch the skin, use a light touch and good technique I get a great shave and a confidence booster.

Good luck.