Why does it always come down to the neck...
Ok, I am having some serious frustrations recently about shaving ATG on my neck. Now, my razor is very sharp and passes all the appropriate sharpness tests and shaves my face effortlessly even with 3 days of growth. I just got the razor back from a honemeister less than 2 weeks ago. The one area that It always seems to tug hard at is my neck going ATG. Today, I was very careful and watching the angle to maintain the flattest angle I could while still cutting hair. I even gave the razor 20 strokes on my strop just before tackling my neck. The razor just seems to tug its way through my neck and I always end up with weepers. However, going ATG anywhere else on my face feels just fine with no irritation. My prep is sound and has worked for 4 years now. Does anyone have any suggestions as to make my razor cut more effortlessly on my neck? I know its a technique problem though, so I'm at least part way to the solution :thinking:
-Grant
a little nutsy-cuckoo maybe but
Just give this a try -- with a really sharp blade--- down at the lowest point on your neck where you shave. Hold your razor 90 deg. from your skin and stroke straight up like you're scraping a piece of wood. Gently, of course, but use a scraping motion, it works for me. Remember, I said "sharp".