Thread: gotee

what is the trick on shaving around a go tee?

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just make sure not to hit those areas... go slowly and carefully around those areas. Don't know what else to tell you, sorry!

It depends how you shave (with both hands, or just one hand etc), but using either the toe or the heel of the razor has worked out well for me for the sides of the goatee. For underneath, you can usually just keep the blade parallel to the beard and come up to it or down from it (on ATG and WTG passes, respectively).

James.

when shaving, slow down as you get near the lines of your beard. I have heard that some people draw the boundaries of their beard through the lather with a toothpick.

Personally I found it helpful to use a whetted hand to wipe off some lather near the border of your goatee and use a square-point razor to set the definition. With a sharp square point, you can nearly pop off individual hairs. My perference goes with 4/8 spike tip wedges. Nimble and sharp.

Hello,
I have a goatee, and when I shave my cheeks I have the heel coming downward right up to the goatee, and shaving right up to it (the hand holding the blade is over the goatee). I then come up my neck and stop at the base of my chin where the goatee ends. From time to time I will use the point of a square toe razor to do any necessary touch up work.
Best Regards, Ken.

I have a goatee as well, and find that if you slow down, you'll be golden. I also start my XTG stroke at the goatee usually, so I don't accidentally take that too far. Then I come back and trim it up.

Another thing to note: I trim with a round point. A square point is not necessary...just get familiar with your blade and you'll learn what parts shave and what parts don't.