upper lip - just under the nose

**xman** · 08-23-2007, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by jnich67

Its taken me months to get X's technique down, but it does work. You really have to pay attention to the feedback from the edge of the razor. Thanks X!

No problem. Keep that link handy and pass it on.

X

**Friggin Joe** · 08-27-2007, 09:57 PM

I used my thumb on my nose, nail down, thumpad pushing my nose up then the fear of lopping my schnoz off was replaced with fear of my thumbnail dulling my edge.

**fdoosey** · 08-27-2007, 10:04 PM

This has been my toughest spot as well. Up to now, I've just gone with the grain and dealt with the stubble. I've tried a few times to go counter-grain but the hairs tend to pull on the lip, even if I try to make the lip taut (which is NOT easy for me).

I'll try this technique. God willing, I'll have a clean lip that is still attached to my face.

**IsaacRN** · 08-27-2007, 10:05 PM

Wheres that video?

**jnich67** · 08-28-2007, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by IsaacRN

Wheres that video?

+1. X? We know you love to perform!

Jordan

**mattg** · 08-28-2007, 03:36 AM

"Quick Coup de Maitre video", by LX:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axk4AvwfrEc

**xman** · 08-28-2007, 06:40 AM

Originally Posted by jnich67

+1. X? We know you love to perform!

No video cam, sorry.

X

**fdoosey** · 08-28-2007, 07:41 PM

Well, this morning I tried a combination of the Coup de Maitre and a try at against-the-grain on the upper lip as pointed out above...using the free hand as support on the blade.

The Coup de Maitre was surprisingly easy and effective at getting the lip cleaner than I have been getting my old way. However, the counter-grain pass was very slow going and often had a lot of pulling. Part of this was time, I didn't work up a super-thick lather today. I stopped after one side since I was getting a very red lip which thankfully subsided quickly.

I can feel the difference - the one side is close to BBS, but the other has some stubble, although much less than normal for me. I caught some videos on youtube regarding wet shaving and I picked up yet more tips to get better lather. I'll put up the links if anyone's interested.

Thanks for the help here, guys.

**majurey** · 08-30-2007, 10:27 AM

I used to do the coup de maitre but have found a way that suits my own top lip area better.

First, I do a XTG pass from lateral to medial (face to midpoint under nose). I usually stretch the skin by my cheeks horizontally backwards (towards the ear). It's surprisingly effective.

Next I go ATG. I stretch by putting one finger at the corner of my mouth, just where the moustache growth stops naturally, and pull up towards my eye. Interestingly, this really makes the hair protrude even further and at an angle that points SE (on the left) and SW (on the right), so to go ATG I go upwards diagonally.

To avoid burn or red dots I find you need a very sharp blade (scary sharp) and minimal pressure. For sharp blades more pressure is needed and it tends to give me low-level burn.

I do own a cam and could video, but the facial contortions and stretching would give you guys ammo to rip the piss for months!

**xman** · 08-30-2007, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by majurey

To avoid burn or red dots I find you need a very sharp blade (scary sharp) and minimal pressure. For sharp blades more pressure is needed and it tends to give me low-level burn.

Exactly X's experience. (that's a triple X statement

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X

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