Thread: My best shave yet

I delayed my evening shave due to an impromptu pint or 3 at the local house of refreshment.

I've had a go this morning and really took my time about things. I had to re-lather 4 times!

What I found was my angle had been too shallow. I think this is where the pressure issue arose.

30 degrees (or there abouts) is steeper than I realised. I employed a protractor to see

As a result I've done a one pass shave with touch ups and have a decently smooth face, a much smoother neck and no razor burn. I didn't even need my trusty styptic pencil!

The different stretching techniques for the neck really paid dividends, I was even able to shave the Adam's apple area without discomfort.

I know I've a way to go yet before its every shave like this but I'm as happy as a happy thing right now.

Congratulations! As you've found, angle and stretching are the keys. I'll add pressure also but it seems like if you get the first two right, the third follows.

Good thing you didn't try it with a few pints on board!

That is great to hear and I know what you mean about the angle business, it got me at first too.

Bob

Congratulations! The shaves will only improve with more practice.

Originally Posted by Weaselsrippedmyflesh

Congratulations! As you've found, angle and stretching are the keys. I'll add pressure also but it seems like if you get the first two right, the third follows.

Good thing you didn't try it with a few pints on board!

The styptic pencil may have been over used had I attempted it.

DON'T DRINK AND SHAVE

We often make folks paranoid about angles, and many zealous but well-read beginners go way too low just to be on the safe side. Glad you figured out a big part of the equation.

Originally Posted by Tierdaen

We often make folks paranoid about angles, and many zealous but well-read beginners go way too low just to be on the safe side. Glad you figured out a big part of the equation.

It really did surprise me how much easier it was to shave and ensure the strokes 'have purpose' rather than pressing and pulling.

The noise my razor made going through the bristle was superb. Smiling when I heard it.

It made a nice sound before which I described as singing, this was singing!