Thread: Chin and upper lip unreachable

Bmental,

Here is a copy of my thoughts from another thread about the general topic:

"I shave the chin and the mustache areas in miniature, almost buffing, strokes with the razor almost flush on the face. Here and there the blade angle is adjusted a wee bit. Also, as a rule, and especially around these areas, I keep my lather slightly on the runny side for better glide. I have discovered that a thick and dense lather hinders the razor's glide, especially with a tough beard, because the blade has to fight not only the tough beard, but also the thick and dense lather."

In your case, Bmental, if you're having difficulty maneuvering the razor north to south with the grain — because you start with a steep angle and then scoop down toward the upper lip — eliminate that stroke and instead perform an across the grain pass. Shave in miniature, almost buffing, strokes with the razor almost flush on your face. It is important also to lead with the point of the blade: the blade is the usual, almost vertical, angle with the point slightly ahead of the rest of the blade.