Thread: Avoiding Nicks and Cuts

Ive been straight shaving since October 1st. Took me three months to get bbs. Neck was tough but I got it. My cheeks and chin I do a scything cut, usually heel leading and that works great. The neck grows l to r. The only way is cutting rt to left straight on 2 passes atg. I tried a scything or guillotine cut on the neck and jawline. 2 passes and I got lots of stuble left. I will let it be for now. Does anybody do a scything on the neck with the beard growth side to side on the neck like mine? Or should I keep doing it as I have been and not worry about it? People have told me my technique is leading to more frequent touchups(7-8 shaves crox or slurry) which I dont care about, but I wanna make sure Im not missing something. And I have heard some folks getting a bbs without atg pass, which I never found possible. Maybe I should leave well enough alone, or should I go for it and see what happens?

Most important thing I do to prevent cuts is to start the blade moving before I touch it to my face. Second most important thing is to go slow and not rush any aspect of the shave, from getting the razor out to cleaning up. A few days ago I was in a rush and I cut myself ... stropping!

Joe