Thread: How much pressure and swipes?

less pressure is better. no more then 2 strokes in same location this will help less irritation.
have fun

My first few shaves dulled my razor in a hurry because I wasn't stropping enough and I had terrible stropping technique. As my razor dulled, I started to doubt my shaving technique but the problem was that my blade was no longer sharp enough. If you are making careful, light, WTG passes at a relatively low angle and getting poor results (leftover stubble, blade pulling on hair) maybe it isn't only a technique problem but a sharpness problem.

Originally Posted by ArchLobster

How many times do you swipe the same section of face with a razor? Thoughts?

The definition of swipe: to hit hard and recklessly.

You literally want no pressure at all, just enough to keep the blade on your face and let the blade do the work. The angle should be about 2 spine widths from your skin.

In terms of the number of passes is really down to how your skin is coping with the shave and how tough your beard is. Get as much of the stubble off as you can without irritating your face is probably the best approach. If it hurts, stop and give yourself a couple of days rest.