Thread: blade still tugging -- tried everything!!

+1 to JimmyHAD

I believe it is the same with everyone, that the chin area has the TOUGHEST whiskers.

Do what Jimmy said, curl your lip over your lower teeth and use your other hand (pointer and thumb) and stretch the skin to either side. Sometimes I have to dry the sides I already shaved to get a good stretch going, so don't be afraid to try that too.

I never go ATG on the chin. I would just get razor burn. I find that 1, MAYBE 2 passes XTG gets my chin BBS. It's kinda weird, my chin is probably the easiest spot to get BBS Not sure why that is...hehe.

*EDIT* And my razors did that even when they are sharp enough. So that's not the reason

Dan,

Chances that the razor is not shave ready when Lynn honed it are minimal, to say the least. Sorry, but in 9 out of 10 cases (more like 99%, really) when a beginner says the blade is not shave ready, it is. Incidentally, I would call your razor a perfect beginner's razor, as it isn't overly complicated to use (compared to a 3/8 or an 8/8 wedge).

Seeing a barber's might not be such a bad idea. Bring your own razor, ask him to shave you with it. Who knows, it maybe something simple that keeps you from getting acceptable shaves.

Good luck,
Robin

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

Dan,

Chances that the razor is not shave ready when Lynn honed it are minimal, to say the least. Sorry, but in 9 out of 10 cases (more like 99%, really) when a beginner says the blade is not shave ready, it is. Incidentally, I would call your razor a perfect beginner's razor, as it isn't overly complicated to use (compared to a 3/8 or an 8/8 wedge).

Seeing a barber's might not be such a bad idea. Bring your own razor, ask him to shave you with it. Who knows, it maybe something simple that keeps you from getting acceptable shaves.

Good luck,
Robin

+1 on that from me, this will give you a very good idea of whats going on, the Barber will tell you within 1 or 2 strokes if your Razor is at fault, and if He is a friendly guy he may even give you some pro advice and tips

And hey on top of all that you will have the pleasure of a wonderful relaxed Barbers shave... Bargain!