Thread: Suggestions for grain direction

I have the most difficulty in the same areas as you, just beneath the jawline. I have to do an ATG pass with my left hand to get the right side clean, and hold the razor backhanded in my right hand to get the left side clean. I'll try to get pictures for you, from tomorrow night's shave.

I start my shaves at the collarline and work up; that gives me relatively dry grip points for stretches as the shaveline climbs my face. For those jawline runs I also tilt my head to one side or the other to increase the stretch; that way I don't need to use the ceiling mirror. ;-)

Do you have a smiling blade? I find that's my best ally to get those tough spots. A spike is undoubtably my worst enemy there.

Just remember: Above all, do no harm!