Thread: Help shaving with my super coarse thick beard

Originally Posted by Bleacherbum76

Maybe I'm not stropping correctly because it feels like the razor just isn't sharp

You say you're getting a smooth shave on your cheeks so the razor must be sharp.
The angle of hair growth on your neck will likely prevent a perfect BBS finish but the razor should still shave the area.
I'm guessing it's a technique problem.

Originally Posted by benhunt

I'm curious about this. OP reports that shavettes don't produce the same issue, and I would imagine shavettes are closer to full hollows. (Though I've never used a shavette, so perhaps I'm mistaken.)

That said, OP's beard sounds similar to mine, and I do seem to have better luck with razors closer to the wedge side of the spectrum than the full hollow side of the spectrum (though I've simply used more wedge-type ones, so that could be a factor).

Wedges don't shave better. They can be easier to use for beginners is all.