Thread: The zen of cuthroat , my first shave !

Much appreciated gentlemen. Any advise on detail work around the goatee? Should I consider a small blade for that?

While a small width razor can certainly be useful in trimming around a goatee, it is not necessary. Use the tip or the heel of the razor up next to the goatee. You don't have to use the full length of the blade.

Sometimes, when I am doing real close work, I will hold the blade with both hands to get maximum control of the razor. YMMV.

Happy Shaving!

Great start and very nice write-up. It sounds like you are on the right track.

Congrats on your first. They will only get better.

Thanks for sharing.

Straights are excellent choice for maintaining beards and goatees. I have small blades and large blades, and haven't had a problem using either when I have worn a beard.

And I wouldn't worry too much about shaving with one hand. You can certainly try shaving ambidexterously, but in the end you have to make the decision based on what's comfortable for you. Please remember, there are no steadfast "rules" to break, so no one will be disappinted if you break them.

Have fun