Thread: Starting out...again...help?

I'm thinking your trying to bite off more than you can chew. Depending, of course, on what you mean by "a couple of days growth". For now lets not attack anything more than just that...Two days growth. Take it slow. And by this I mean do just a few inches from the top of the sideburn down, until you can comfortably handle both sides of the face. I recommend using both hands (but not at the same time), to get your non dominant hand in on the action early.

Angle: Using the razors spine thickness as a guide, hold the spine about 1.5-2 thickness' off your face. Work on the fine tuning from there.

Stalling: Stop! Don't try and push through. You will come off second best. Lift the razor clear and try again with a better angle of attack and a dose of fresh lather, as in most cases it seems to be either an angle issue or the lather is too dry.

Stiffer grinds: will always make things easier, but you still should be able to shave with a full hollow. I think you just need to be a little more patient, and get your technique happening. Give it a week or two of daily shaves doing a little more each time and finishing up with your DE until you finally manage the whole thing with the cut-throat.


Mick