Thread: First shave and don't know what to think

Forgot to add the all important skin stretching! Try stretching the skin a different way than what you've been trying. Try pulling the skin away from direction of growth to make it stand up more.

i am still trying to figure out how to edge my goatee properly ! man it definitely is a learning experience.

@Bakepit haha it definitely is :P
@Jetmech I just did my 3rd shave and tried going against the grain like you said. The razor had A LOT of resistance. I had troubles getting through my moustache and chin area. I nicked myself in the moustache even though my blade did not make a slicing motion or the angle was at a really weird degree. I am used to nicks because I trained with the shavette but this time it felt different as in my body did not give any feedback that something wrong was happening. Also, my lather was foamy and wet all the way through. It seems the blade was already a bit dull when it got here or I probably dulled it myself with stropping. I am going to see if I can find a member somewhere in my living area who is experienced at honing and ask if he can take a look just to be sure.

I finished the shave and even though it had cost some effort and pain from the razor burns, it is the closest shave I ever had :P

EDIT: I had some problems with the shavette in the beginning, but I did not mention it on my original post. I did mention that I used my shavette after the SR to finish the shave to a passable result.

I find using the heel of the razor is the best way. I use a lot of the heel and the belly for the entire shave, but only the heel for the edge of my goatee.