Thread: Darn cactus hairs!

If I could turn my blade upside down to get em I would!...so far I have tried many ways to shave em off and NOTHING works so far..I actually catch myself going with the blades tip at an angle downward towards my adams apple which isn't a safe thing but gets a few hairs..any thoughts or diagrams?..the ONLY way for me to get the hairs that grow to the upper left n right sides of my adams apple area is either DE/SE/Electric shaver..I thought I would also add..4months into str8 shaving...chin valleys are also tough for me to get to there as well...

Frustrated!
pcdad

Originally Posted by pcdad

If I could turn my blade upside down to get em I would!...so far I have tried many ways to shave em off and NOTHING works so far..I actually catch myself going with the blades tip at an angle downward towards my adams apple which isn't a safe thing but gets a few hairs..any thoughts or diagrams?..the ONLY way for me to get the hairs that grow to the upper left n right sides of my adams apple area is either DE/SE/Electric shaver..I thought I would also add..4months into str8 shaving...chin valleys are also tough for me to get to there as well...

Frustrated!
pcdad

I have the same level of experience and have the same problems. I think for me it's just a matter of practice because with a Merkur Slant DE razor I can get those problem areas.

Yer talking DE/SE razors..I used those for 2 years and got sick of going 5 passes with any blade including yellow feathers 2 uses then to the blade box it went and buying blades 4 ever..no more..I think I'll try the 5 degrees str8 razor angle next time..I suffered with some form of razor burn with DE/SE and when sweating a little burn sets in..not anymore with my str8 razors..not to mention ALOT less nicks n cuts using a str8..thnx for yer thoughts though!


pcdad

Hi,

No reason to get frustrated. It takes a while until you learn to know your straight razors and how to make them shave closely. If you can reach BBS on other areas, then it is just up to your technics, IMHO.
The area around adams apple is difficult, but remember to stretch your skin (until reasonable amount, not too much), keep the blade angle low, and move slowly against the grain. You can almost hear the hair when it cuts off.
Patience is the key. It took about 3-4 months of daily straight shaving until i learned to know when the razor is sharp enough and how to use it on different areas. There is also variations between different grinds and razors and how to use them.
Keep practicing and you will reach your goal some day soon.

due to my left hand injury 2 birth..no wrist movement so sorta like front finger stretching but slipping is annoying and not much grip as far as stretching the chin areas..hmmm


pcdad

I used to have a few monsters on the side there... after a while, I fixed em good... tweezers... Now days I figured out how they grow and no more problems

lol...I have hair that grows in different direction for the most part being it..coarse bear hair!..lol..I heard the 5 degree angle would do the trick..but cant see how it gets near my neck area without being dangerous though..hmmm

pcdad

Originally Posted by DwarvenChef

I used to have a few monsters on the side there... after a while, I fixed em good... tweezers... Now days I figured out how they grow and no more problems

by the last sentence: do you mean you've weakened the hair or entirely removed the follicle through repeated pulling out the hair?

Originally Posted by AxelH

by the last sentence: do you mean you've weakened the hair or entirely removed the follicle through repeated pulling out the hair?

Now when I shave they are gone at the end, I altered my stroke and it seems to have gotten them.

Pulling them was not a fun chore...