Thread: Making your whiskers stand at attention

Originally Posted by Bart

Excellent advice.
+ Stretching in opposite direction as the whiskers grow.
+ Stretching close in front of the razor.

That will do more for your shave than dubious lathering tricks. A good lather fully moisturizes your beard hairs and provides a gliding cushion for the edge. A cream based lather may help your skin to cope with the peeling effect of the razor. Those are the functions of a good lather.

Best regards,
Bart.

Yes, skin stretching is probably the best, most effective way to get a great shave. Thanks Bart.

Originally Posted by Seraphim

Yes, skin stretching is probably the best, most effective way to get a great shave. Thanks Bart.

That, and then raising you eyebrows (it helps me every time).

I've been worrying about my bad alum advice. Maybe try a little test patch on your arm and see if the lather holds?

But it does sound like shaving technique may have more to do with your problems. Have you tried raising the blade angle after the first pass? I do this (from 30 to about 45 degrees) and it does give me a closer shave.