Manhandle your neck for a BBS neck shave!
So I got home after a swift post-work beer last night, and I took the opportunity to re-watch Lynns DVD.
I'd been focussing on the restoration and honing sections quite heavily up till now, because I have a little project on the go at the moment. This time I decided to watch the shave section instead, more for just the little pointers you can pick up.
Well, I did pick up a pointer and I tried it this morning and it worked. Brilliantly.
So what is this pointer I hear you ask. Well, you'll have to watch the DVD to find out...
Just kidding! :D
I've seen a few threads on here with people saying that they are having trouble getting a truly BBS shave with the neck area. That was definately my problem area! Whilst watching the DVD I witnessed the holy grail of neck shaving.
What you do is pull the skin right at the base of the beard line towards the back of your neck as you make your pass. This makes all the hair stand right up and gets a much smoother finish.
So for the right side of your neck, you put your fingers about 2 or 3 inches under your right ear (basically just behind the rear most and lowest point of the beard line) and pull towards the back of the neck, and vice versa for the left side.
So, if you're having trouble with the neck area and cant get it quite as smooth as you want to, then manhandle your neck! It really works!
If anyone wants me to stick some pics up for a better explanation let me know, I'm more than happy post my ugly mug...! :)