Thread: How to get the throat between Jaw Bone hair.

Originally Posted by jdto

I try to stretch that portion of skin up onto the jaw so it gets exposed to an easier stroke. Then on my south to north neck pass (which is XTG for me) it gets most of the jawline stuff done. It's never 100% perfect, but good enough.

Becoming familiar with your beard's growth pattern can help you adjust your stretching and razor handling for a closer shave.

Originally Posted by pmburk

Becoming familiar with your beard's growth pattern can help you adjust your stretching and razor handling for a closer shave.

Indeed, you are correct.

One thing to remember, pores do not "close up" or open, as they do not have muscles operating that function. That is a bit of a fallacy perpetuated in the skin care and especially shaving industry. Your pores don't change in size, though they can be clogged or unclogged and can appear larger if they are irritated. Exfoliation as provided by shaving will help your pores to remain unclogged and performing their function fully. Hot or warm water softens the skin and the natural oils, which allows for deeper cleaning and easier exfoliation.

Originally Posted by jdto

Indeed, you are correct.

One thing to remember, pores do not "close up" or open, as they do not have muscles operating that function. That is a bit of a fallacy perpetuated in the skin care and especially shaving industry. Your pores don't change in size, though they can be clogged or unclogged and can appear larger if they are irritated. Exfoliation as provided by shaving will help your pores to remain unclogged and performing their function fully. Hot or warm water softens the skin and the natural oils, which allows for deeper cleaning and easier exfoliation.

Good point about the fallacy on the pores. I fell for it lock, stock, and barrel. I found this article to support your point on the pores: Discovery Health "Do pores open wider in hotter water?"

Keep on SR shaving!

Originally Posted by pmburk

Good point about the fallacy on the pores. I fell for it lock, stock, and barrel. I found this article to support your point on the pores: Discovery Health "Do pores open wider in hotter water?"

Keep on SR shaving!

Sorry for the thread hi-jack.

jdto, Thank You for the "Like".

I wonder the true misnomer is that our skin swells and shrinks due to temperature which also creates the illusion about pores opening and closing; also has an affect on the stretching of the skin during the shaving process?

Here is a thought, has any one tried cooling those under the jaw line patch(es) down with cold water prior to shaving to see if that makes any difference?

Originally Posted by pmburk

Sorry for the thread hi-jack.

jdto, Thank You for the "Like".

I wonder the true misnomer is that our skin swells and shrinks due to temperature which also creates the illusion about pores opening and closing; also has an affect on the stretching of the skin during the shaving process?

Here is a thought, has any one tried cooling those under the jaw line patch(es) down with cold water prior to shaving to see if that makes any difference?

There are some dedicated cold/cool water shavers out there, so it could be worth a try.

Originally Posted by jdto

There are some dedicated cold/cool water shavers out there, so it could be worth a try.

Tell you what, I usually use hot water, but for touching up those pesky patches, I'll cool them down before lathering and see what happens and post back with the results. I usually get them pretty good with my technique, not perfect, but the patches are well reduced. Maybe cooling the area will allow me to get them closer, you never know until you try.

I look forward to your results.

Martin,

I struggled with this for awhile when starting out. It's probably VERY common. And, I admit that I used to finish under my jaw with a safety. But, I'm stubborn and wanted an all smooth, all straight razor shave.

To expound on what jdto said about stretching the skin above the jawline to shave it, you might try this.

The contortionist method (mine): Just for ear to chin ATG...

For the right jawline, cock your head over your left shoulder. With your left hand, reach over your head and grab your cheek skin and pull it up until the portion you want to shave is now on your cheek (alum on fingertips helps immensely). With the razor's tang pointing up, toe down, stroke from ear to chin.

I hope this helps.
Jimbo

Originally Posted by oldschooltools

Martin,

I struggled with this for awhile when starting out. It's probably VERY common. And, I admit that I used to finish under my jaw with a safety. But, I'm stubborn and wanted an all smooth, all straight razor shave.

To expound on what jdto said about stretching the skin above the jawline to shave it, you might try this.

The contortionist method (mine): Just for ear to chin ATG...

For the right jawline, cock your head over your left shoulder. With your left hand, reach over your head and grab your cheek skin and pull it up until the portion you want to shave is now on your cheek (alum on fingertips helps immensely). With the razor's tang pointing up, toe down, stroke from ear to chin.

I hope this helps.
Jimbo

Now that you described it, that is pretty much what I do except I have the toe up and tang down, only you explained easier than I.

Do you switch the razor from one hand to the other? I just use my dominant hand for XTG and ATG, however, I switch hands for WTG passes.

No worries you are not hijacking the thread you appear to be having the same issues as me and other people are coming forward with great ideas.

Martin

Originally Posted by pmburk

Sorry for the thread hi-jack.

jdto, Thank You for the "Like".

I wonder the true misnomer is that our skin swells and shrinks due to temperature which also creates the illusion about pores opening and closing; also has an affect on the stretching of the skin during the shaving process?

Here is a thought, has any one tried cooling those under the jaw line patch(es) down with cold water prior to shaving to see if that makes any difference?