Thread: ATG stroke pulls in one spot no matter what razor I use....

Hot towel prep or hair conditioner might help soften it up a bit. I've got the same issues, I spend extra time and use a steeper angle during the WTG pass in that area which helps a lot

Thanks guys, I'll try the stretching (I already do hot towel and conditioner ) hope that helps

I've had similar problems in that area, and I found I did better as I made wetter, slicker lather. I also lifted my chin up, and after experimentation realized that I was actually using more pressure in that area to make up for the more troublesome hairs. When I made an effort to use a feather-light touch (combined with a slight scything stroke), it was actually easier to shave the area.

Will try that too, maybe some Uber's for a while to really get it slick

Do your whiskers lay very flat in that area? I've found that shaving flat whiskers ATG can be a real bugger. I'm not sure what else I can add other than make sure your razor is as sharp as can be, hold the blade at an angle and do very short strokes. I mean like 1/8" per stroke, almost blade buffing. You can try some buffing, just be careful.

BTW - no need to uberlather just for one area. You'll get the best, slickest lather if you squeeze your brush out near the end of your shave, say for your final pass or touch ups. It's a little trick I learned from mantic59, and it works wonders. Give it a try.

Thanks will do!

+1 to all of the above.
Keep it SLICK. Keep it STRETCHED. Keep your strokes SHORT.

Above all else...have patience.