Thread: Okay let's talk about the chin

You may have already done this, but if not, now is a good time to properly map your beard growth using this nifty little app: Whiskarmap.

Then, think about why you are nicking yourself. There are two ways to do that: either you are moving the blade sideways (and that should be easy to fix), or you are keeping the blade at too steep an angle, and applying too much pressure.

It might help to have someone watch you shave, and make you aware of errors. The wife found that a rewarding pastime, albeit for the wrong reasons ("ha! more blood! haha!"...).

I'm still working on my chin after a couple years. I got the wiggly chin skin that defies stretching. I have a horizontal old age crease across my chin under my lip that defies all razors. I'm getting there with all the great advice.

Originally Posted by RobinK

Then, think about why you are nicking yourself. There are two ways to do that: either you are moving the blade sideways (and that should be easy to fix), or you are keeping the blade at too steep an angle, and applying too much pressure.

I am quite certain it is not the blade moving sideways...I am very attentive to that. It is more likely poor angle and too much pressure. And because it is on the side of my non-dominant hand I am inclined to think it is probably too much pressure. I just need to be more mindful of what that blade is doing at every moment!

Having the same problem with my chin, I will try some of the advice here when I shave this morning.

Originally Posted by supersets

Having the same problem with my chin, I will try some of the advice here when I shave this morning.

Another strategy that seems to work for the chin is to do a first pass with a DE or SE and then do a second pass on the chin with a SR. It is going through the copper wire thick chin stubble on the first pass that is so difficult. The first pass with the DE/SE covers that...then develop some muscle memory with a second pass with a SR. Seems to work fine. Eventually won't need the first pass with a DE/SE.

Originally Posted by Whizbang

Another strategy that seems to work for the chin is to do a first pass with a DE or SE and then do a second pass on the chin with a SR. It is going through the copper wire thick chin stubble on the first pass that is so difficult. The first pass with the DE/SE covers that...then develop some muscle memory with a second pass with a SR. Seems to work fine. Eventually won't need the first pass with a DE/SE.

I like the sound of this and will try it.

I don't shave daily anymore so I have heavy growth when I do shave.

Practicing with butter knifed GD has help develop some muscle memory etc. but the chin and a couple neck hollows still challenge me.

Pushing seventy my face is slowly sliding off my skull creating creases and crevices at angles that defying straight razors. Har!

Originally Posted by jmercer

I like the sound of this and will try it.

Let me know how this approach works for you. I have been getting good results so far.

This morning I changed things up a bit. I went through my usual prep, then lathered just my chin, shaved it with a SE and then lathered my whole face (including chin) and then shave all my face with a SR. Worked like a charm. I am going to do this for a week or so and then try it with just the SR.