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I have been experimenting with different ways of holding the blade, and this looks a very useful idea, thanks.

Just thought I'd check in. Making steady progress, I can't notice the difference shave to shave, but over the weeks I'm getting steadily better. I've settled on my Joseph Elliot with a smiling edge,...

This is the one thing that I am finding makes a noticeable difference. I watched the video Bob posted, and am paying more attention to some of the issues presented, and I'm seeing good improvements....

I think of it as pushing a series of envelopes, the best edge, best lather, best shaving technique, etc etc, until it all comes together. It is starting to come together for me, but we are not quite...

Useful tutorial!

This is a useful tip. Keeping the blade angle low is very tricky when shaving the curve just under the jawline.




Yes this works. If the blade is cutting a 1/2" swath, I find that if I...

Ver useful information, thank you. I think the skipping I'm experiencing might be to do with finding it hard to find the technique to stretch the skin sufficiently, rather than pressure. I'm trying...

I'd be very curious to see your stretching technique. I wear a full set, so would only be able to perform half the length of the strokes you demonstrate. Of course, with the stroke in the first...

Hmmm...... not for me!

I get that a sharp blade is essential, and that is improving all the time. I also get that stretching the skin is key, however, I haven't found the technique that stretches...

Yes, I appreciate this. However, I have not yet found a satisfactory method of stretching the skin on the neck sufficiently to make downward ATG stroke feel like it is over properly taut skin. Any...

I'd like some advice on shaving my neck if anyone can help!

I usually wear a beard, so I am only shaving my neck and cheeks, and I only tend to shave once a week. The neck is really tricky. The...