under arms

I see now why I was given the advise to use a double edge on my under arms it is not a task to be taken lightly. You just don't have enough hands to do it alone (at least I don't). My husband did it for me and it is a great shave but wow angles holding your arm just right it is to much for one person. When and if I have help I will be all for it but I will never try it solo. One thing I did find out is I realy don't like the sound it makes when you shave I have very good hearing and I hear it on my legs but it is not loud my under arms it is just too close to my ears I guess and guys must here it all the time on the face I don't know if I could do that.
Nanna

I think a lot of guys like the sound!

With my wife, I found that having her point her elbow both as high and wide as she could made for an almost flat underarm. Sort of like reaching down the back of your neck as far as you can, then also trying to turn your shoulder out to the side. Made DE shaving easy (of course, I was the one doing the shaving).

Incidentally, one of the guys here in chat told me he'd shaved his underarms with a straight. Just out of curiosity, I tried to see if I could get my underarms that flat, and I don't nearly have the necessary flexibility in my shoulder.

Ya ger did mine and that is basically how I had to point my elbow and turn my shoulder he is the only person I would allow to take a straight to me

i know for sure i love the sound of a razor at work... as for my underarms.. i just use a beard trimmer at it's shortest setting.

I do my wife's armpits about once a week and it's most certainly a two person job otherwise the stretching isn't very good. The tricky part is having the wife turn her head to the right while I do her left armpit...any curiosity on her part could bump the scales and would spell certain disaster.

The idea of shaving that part of my body with a straight razor on such soft skin is horrifying to me.....

ugggggghhh ::chills::.:rofl2:

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Originally Posted by Disburden

The idea of shaving that part of my body with a straight razor on such soft skin is horrifying to me.....

ugggggghhh ::chills::.:rofl2:

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hm I did test shave on chest and arm pits, it went great with no accidents

I bet the smaller blade length of a Japanese stile razor would make it a bit easier. I can't wait to try one. I have always had trouble with the area where the caller bones almost meet at the base of the neck and form that small hallow I just can't seem to get the right angle on the blade.
I can't imagen the contusions women must have to go through to get a proper shave on some areas.

Was cruisin around and saw this thread.....I have shaved my own armpits with no problem...smmoooovvve ! Just gotta remember that light touch.At least that's how it works for me ,FWIW.:)

Now, if I recall correctly..THe habit of shaving legs and underarms came from the Far east and Ex Soldiers came back from tours of duty in the Far East they requested the same hygiene habits on their American counterparts ....So the questions begs, how did they do 80 years ago..Surely there was a method in place that was not dangerous and time consuming?

I also shave my pits with my straight. So far No real problems, but I've noticed it is much easier to use a blade that isn't a full hollow. Not sure why, but my Wapi's do a better job, with no worry of getting cut unless the toe gets away from me :)

This little DE was made especially for that area back in the day. I have never heard if it was effective or not, but it seems like it should work. Blades may be hard to find, I'm sure.

scarce minty ROUND BLADE SAFETY RAZOR 1930s NOS - eBay (item 200510300367 end time Sep-18-10 16:01:54 PDT)

I had no idea about the soldiers and shaving legs and armpits! God bless our Troops!

I notice that since I shaved my underarms, there is no more yellowing of my white shirts. Less places for that yellow causing bacteria to hide I guess. I like to do alot of long distance bicycling and shave my nether regions (we're all adults here right?). I find that this makes for less hair pulling while on the saddle for long hours and just more comfort all-around. I can only use my Mach III on my underarms and sensitive parts though!
Ernest

I shaved mine with a Schick Krona first time ever, no problems. One pass down, one pass up. Not the smoothest job ever, but pretty good for my first try I think.

Did my daughters pits today. A great shave, she was very pleased. Then she asked me to give her man a straight shave and I did. NERVE RACKING AS HELL! Shaving myself is a piece of cake but shaving someone else is seems like a whole different deal (angles, little or no feedback, etc.) I did get through both shaves without a nick though. Both seemed please with the results.

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Did my daughters pits today. A great shave, she was very pleased. Then she asked me to give her man a straight shave and I did. NERVE RACKING AS HELL! Shaving myself is a piece of cake but shaving someone else is seems like a whole different deal (angles, little or no feedback, etc.) I did get through both shaves without a nick though. Both seemed please with the results.

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Great!, I will admit it's a bit nerve racking when I shave hubby's face. I just am not sure how much angle is too much or too little. I have learned to go by the sound, It helps alot..

I occasionally shave Gers neck but I have not shaved his face. I think I would be kinda nervous

Maybe tonight? With the Viking!

The pits are always tricky even with a safety razor, if you want REALLY tricky...try the private areas rofl I have done it for a couple years, just takes forever, tons of lather a big mirror, time and a back ache...don't want to cut there.

Sorry TMI, just saying...might make the pits seem less daunting. :shrug:

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Originally Posted by TomBoyRed79

The pits are always tricky even with a safety razor, if you want REALLY tricky...try the private areas rofl I have done it for a couple years, just takes forever, tons of lather a big mirror, time and a back ache...don't want to cut there.

Sorry TMI, just saying...might make the pits seem less daunting. :shrug:

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Nice one. Its like My foot hurts so Im going to smash my thumb with a hammer?

Pretty much rofl.