Thread: Problems with shaving under my neck

Originally Posted by ebraz96

I want to say that its not quite smooth on the WTG and real abrasive on the ATG. there are visible hairs when I look in the mirror. I just need to keep shaving until I find the right angle.

All good suggestions given so far another thing can help you get the feel for the right angel is to use two hands on the razor (if you don't need to hand stretch) This will add some additional control just remember not to put pressure with ether hand which can get tricky.

maybe 10 I strop it 30 times on the web strop and 50 on leather after each shave. Originaly honed by razor design.

Originally Posted by Ryan82

That sounds like it could be a sharpness issue. How many shaves has your razor seen since it was last honed or touched up?

I have problems with this area as well. it's always a combo of razor angle and sharpness. Lately I've come to understand that for me at least beard prep is as important for that area. The neck isn't as forgiving of shaving, and it's easy to irritate the area. Having a good wet soap or cream application is essential for me for the neck.

that's also the hardest area for me to shave smoothly. I believe it is a matter of practice for me, and that it will come in time. with the many different directions my beard grows there, I find it hard to get a good against the grain shave, especially in the hollows formed on either side of my adam's apple.

You need to use a slicing motion when you use a straight razor, don't like too much but you should use a lateral movement with your normal stroke moving. That and good stretching will provide a closer shave. I don't shave ATG and haven't in about a year. HI_bud_gl aka Sham taught me this stroke and I haven't looked back, since using it I don't need an ATG pass. I just use WTG, XTG, XTG passes. You need to be VERY careful with this stroke, use almost negative pressure, light hands, etc. Don't over do it!

Check out this video made by Sham himself:

SCYTHING MOTION - YouTube

Originally Posted by ebraz96

maybe 10 I strop it 30 times on the web strop and 50 on leather after each shave. Originaly honed by razor design.

In the hands of a newb 10 shaves are more than enough to dull a blade. I'd say it's time for a touch up, I'd bet you'd see a world of improvement. Search the wiki or honing forums, plenty of info on maintaining a previously shave ready blade