Thread: That IMPOSSIBLE spot

I have this spot, well two really, on each side of my head. Just at the jawline straight down from my temple where the hair grows forward and it is impossible to get perfect. I end up nicking myself every time if I try too hard! Anybody else have one of those?

Yup. Just under my jawline on my right side. I've been shaving with a str8 about 2 mos. and the problem area has shrunk from about 4" to under 1" as my technique has improved. Eventually, I'll take care of that last little spot.

Yeah, I have difficulties along the jawline and right next to my goatee. Weird angle for the jawline and skin is too stretchy next to the goatee so I can't get it pulled taught.

left side right under my ear on the back of my jaw bone the grain changes plus it isn't easy to get at anyways. i find stretching the skin is the only way to get it decent but i haven't found the perfect form yet.

I'm still experimenting and practicing different ideas for shaving those spots

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

I'm still experimenting and practicing different ideas for shaving those spots

Yeah so am I............. since 1981
One of these days I am sure to get it down

Behind the jaw line? Right beneath the ear?

It's interesting to hear that a lot of you don't like shaving that area, because it's actually one of my favourite spots to shave.

I imagine the reason you find it difficult is because you're using the so-called "standard" grip, and because you can only move the razor horizontally in that spot as opposed to downwards, it's kind of an awkward grip to use; doubly so if one of your hands is dominant and shaves a lot more effortlessly than the other.

I use a kind of "writing grip" on the razor for these spots (well, more so on the left side), which is great, because I can just sweep through that area with no problem. It's satisfying to shave that spot because it's so close to your ear that you can hear the amplified sound of each whisker as it's cut down.

The stroke I'm talking about is seen in my shaving video.

I have the same trouble with those spots. I have been using different grips and trying some different angles and passes over them it seems like every time I get a little closer. One day I will get it. Its nice to know Im not the only one.

Mine is the XTG going straight up from adams apple to chin.

Had trouble with the area on either side of the adams apple and the crease on either side of my throat but time and practice has cured that.

I guess its just time and technique till I get my skills up to the task.

I have a pretty easy time with that area. I just pull the blade forward using the hand opposite my face. My impoosible spot is under the jawline half way to my chin. The hair grows at an odd angle and it is just tough to get to.