Thread: Face stretching, not just for the wrinkly mugs.

I agree with the above posts.

If I don't properly stretch the blade will bite.

You cannot over value stretching the skin. Glad you found this valuable tool in your journey! I don't have my skin banjo tight, just kind of hold so it doesn't move and bunch up. If I hold it tight it gives some irritation, but of course YMMV, happy shaving!

Yes it is an eye opener, plus you better get used to it as you get older the skin ain't going to stay as tight as it once did. Tc

Thanks for the feedback and observations from your own experiences gents.
I was lucky in avoiding cuts with my non stretching ways. It really is, for me, the last part of the straight shave equation. Woke up, still smooth faced, and still a little sting from the morning Pinaud. I think I will lighten up the stoke on the ATG in conjunction with stretching.
I almost posted this in the beginners thread, but thought here was better. It's something I should have done from the beginning. And yes, we aren't getting any less wrinkly with age..
Cheers.

What you need is that alien face stretching machine from that Star Trek Movie. It should make shaving a snap.Just watch the setting.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

What you need is that alien face stretching machine from that Star Trek Movie. It should make shaving a snap.Just watch the setting.

You just watch and Gillette will market one with a single setting then in a few years one with 5 settings then in a few more 10 etc

I do believe that Obie is the only one amongst us older crowd who doesn't need to do this - it's all down to his Hollywood face apparently.