Thread: First Attempt down.. Many many many to go...

Ummm. Did I read that right? Did you say SEVEN passes on your first go? Really, slow down!

Start with one (or even 1/2) WTG pass. And stop at that. For the next few weeks do only one (at most) WTG pass. You really shouldn't do too much more in the beginning, in my experience and opinion :-)

When you talk of the blade not cutting with the ATG pass, are you sure your razor is sharp? Do you have the angle right (very shallow)? A ATG pass WILL force the blade up against the underside of hairs laying down against it, it WILL tug a little, even with a sharp razor.

In regards to the hold, persevere with the two hands, I think it's important. Grab a knife from the kitchen drawer and stand in din front of the mirror and check out how you need to hold the razor without danger of any cutting (that's what I did). The toe of the razor should point towards the ear, scales should point to the sky, but it's a different hold for a ATG. For the ATG (for when you DO get to it), I hold the razor REALLY lightly, with just a thumb and forefinger grip, so it pivots in my hand rather than digging into my face when it comes across an obstacle (hair) ands the angle might be wrong. Also, all strokes should be short and overlapping, but even shorted for a ATG.

Good luck, keep at it, you'll get it... :-)

Carl