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I am having a hard time trying to figure out how to shave under my nose and under my lip. Under the nose especially. Cut every time. Can I get some tips on these areas while i still have a nose. I shave with a shavette but plan on buying a 5/8 soon, so tips for both (if there's a difference) would be much obliged. Thanks
First pass I go down holding razor at about 60 degree angle. Second pass I go up with razor almost flat against skin. Then with tip of razor go cross ways on each side of nose.
That's the hardest stroke in straight shaving. It will depend how big a schnozzola you have. You need to do some real manipulating and precise angle adjustment and almost a scooping motion with the razor.
Of course maybe you shouldn't take my advice seriously. I've had a full moustache since age 19.
Come in diagonally from the sides, then directly under your nose hold the razor parallel to your nose and scoop downwards CAREFULLY :)
a bit like this:
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As you have noticed your nose will force the blade into an aggressive position on a with the grain pass. The scooping motion is a way to get it to a milder angle as soon as you can. Stretch your upper lip and use your hand to push your nose to the side if needed. You don't need it to be perfect on the first pass. Just get what you can, it's okay if you don't hit everything. On the second pass hit it sideways with to toe of the blade. Ear to nose direction is easiest. Do not try to go against the grain on your upper lip until you are very comfortable with a straight razor(if then ).
Similar here; takes at least 5 mins out of my morning shave and greatly reduces the amount of band aid required.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
Have been considering taking the moustache off, but my wife won't have any of it.
Says it would make me look old - and I am already 62.
B.
Well after reading this i might thank the wife for not letting me remove my mustache. She said i look funny without one. But i do have a suggestion that might work for you, you could grow a mustache and the problem would be solved. :D
I have found just the opposite as the first picture. left side from the right and right side from the left. And then the scoop for directly under nose. keep experimenting. the SR is easier than the shavette in my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by edhewitt
[QUOTE=edhewitt;1481391]Come in diagonally from the sides, then directly under your nose hold the razor parallel to your nose and scoop downwards CAREFULLY :)
This is exactly what I would suggest. ( P.S. I love the artwork!) :tu
I really pull the nose way up. Helps makes those south-growing hairs stand up straight.
[QUOTE=Firefighter2;1482045]thanks, i realise that my talents are wasted :)Quote:
Originally Posted by edhewitt
I come down from half way up the nasal columella just to get a start on the angle and use the scoop motion. I then shave from the top down towards the jawline catching the heel on the philtrul column on the ridge. I then stretch the nostril and shave the little bit left there and bazinga, done.
Slowly and carefully (I think) are the first two rules for shaving under the nose. I started with SR when I still had a goatee for the winter. I got to cheat by "practicing" on the large flat areas and learning how my razor acts. After a few months, and warmer weather, I shaved my full face. Still had to be careful.
There is lots of good suggestions here. It just becomes trial and (hopefully not much) error to find what will work best for you.
I would hold the opinion the "pulling" your nose to one side or the other, out of the way, is a good idea for most any method.
Enjoy learning
