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For me - and many others - reducing the risk of razor burn is a major contributing factor in using a straight razor. Have a thorough look at the Wiki articles on face preparation and shaving passes. The shaving videos may help, too. In a nutshell: good preparation with quality products and zero pressure while shaving usually do the trick.

Good luck,
Robin

Hello, MrE:

I go along with Robin's advice. Much is to be gained from the informational material.

Regards,
Obie

The chin is really tricky. I'm no expert, and I now wear a beard at least on my chin but the two main problems are pressure and angle:

You really have to keep the pressure light, as in NO PRESSURE. The sharp blade will do all the work and won't pull the hairs. You will, however, hear a "rasping" sound. It your blade is really hollow, it will be quite loud. My first really good shave, I was shocked at the volume of a sound I couldn't feel.

Keeping the right pressure and angle is tricky because of all the curves. Here are some tips. I'm assuming your chin hair grows down so you are moving from your lip straight down to you Adam's apple.

Start by sticking your jaw out with your bottom teeth against your lower lip. This will stretch your "soul patch" area. Take a short stroke, about half and inch. Then keep pushing your jaw out but let your lip roll over your teeth. This should flatten out the dimple above your chin. Take really short (but confident) strokes until you reach the "horizon" of your chin. Then close your mouth, lift your chin up, and pull your neck down.

This same stretching plan works wherever you have a "corner" like your cheek bones, Adam's apple, etc. You divide the area and stretch one way, then the other.

As for your neck, I find that below my Adam's apple, the hair grows up and above it grows down. If your hair does this, then a WTG pass on your neck is actually up, ie. South-North.

Hope this helps, have fun, and thanks for your service.

-- Aubrey

MrE,

Welcome to the forum. EVERYTHING you could possibly need to know about shaving is here. There are quite a few members here with mad skills.

I had issues with razor burn too especially on my neck. The answer for me was a good pre-shave oil. I put the oil on after a hot shower and before I start stropping and building lather. This way the oil can really soften my skin while I prep.

Best of luck.

Welcome and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE . And God Bless you for it. You've already gotten much response so there isn't any I can add, mainly wanted to thank you.

Originally Posted by kelly7898

Hi , I am a new member of forum. Would a newcomer be warmly welcome here? Good day you guys!!!

Sure make your introduction in the member introduction forum and hold on to your seat.