Thread: Problem with shaving ATG on my neck (hair grows sideways near jaw area)

I cant find the diagram for it...but you stretch your cheecks...almost in to your eye socks and shave inward..flip the blade upside down...this is what I do and it works well..I go by feel mostly

Thanks to all, your tips and two practice shaves have helped dramatically. Turning my head sharply to align the cheek as i use a scything motion to shave the are has seem to work great. This forum is so useful and informative. Keep up the good work everyone i appreciate it.

My neck whiskers grow sideways too, but in the opposite direction (towards ears). Long time readers will know that I've mentioned this before, but what I do on these areas are two XTG passes: one straight down and one straight up (you could do vice versa as well, it doesn't really matter). This gets me BBS without the need for ATG and the associated irritation, which is the most important thing. Just something else to consider.

The hairs on my neck fall in the exact same direction. The stubble almost lies flat too. Stretching is the only good solution. My most difficult spot is the corner of my jaw below my right ear. I have hairs growing in every direction there--down, up, side to side, even in a kind of circularity--and I've never discovered a good technique to make that area BBS. The angle of my jawline prohibits a good swipe no matter the level of stretching I achieve. It drives me crazy; although buffing has helped.

How about a link to the "JaNorton" thread. I did a search and found a few posts but nothing that sounds like what you're talking about. Thanx!

Originally Posted by Rev

The hairs on my neck fall in the exact same direction. The stubble almost lies flat too. Stretching is the only good solution. My most difficult spot is the corner of my jaw below my right ear. I have hairs growing in every direction there--down, up, side to side, even in a kind of circularity--and I've never discovered a good technique to make that area BBS. The angle of my jawline prohibits a good swipe no matter the level of stretching I achieve. It drives me crazy; although buffing has helped.

That corner is a tough spot for me, too. A smiling blade with a round tip is the best hardware for me there. And XTG is as good as it gets.

Originally Posted by Ryan82

My neck whiskers grow sideways too, but in the opposite direction (towards ears). Long time readers will know that I've mentioned this before, but what I do on these areas are two XTG passes: one straight down and one straight up (you could do vice versa as well, it doesn't really matter). This gets me BBS without the need for ATG and the associated irritation, which is the most important thing. Just something else to consider.

Thanks a bunch!That little bit of info got me the shave I've been looking for!

Originally Posted by Mclaren626

So over the last few months i have mapped out my face fairly well, but have always had trouble with the edges of my next, see attached photo.
I edited the next photo from the archives here.

Description of photo
Blue is the Chin Line
Red is the direction my hair grows

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Im looking for advice on how to go ATG in this area, the problem arises with the size of the razor it makes if difficult to go horizontal with it. I also am trying to use a 7/8 square point, which could be make me a fool from the start. I worry as i go ATG with the razor vertical the point will catch on my jaw line. So most of the time i either finish with a pass ATG with the razor horizontal and pull up vertically and have a little stubble or pull out the DE Razor and quickly touch up just that ATG area.

Any suggestions is GREATLY appreciated.

My neck hair grows in the same direction. I have posted this video ad nauseum on the forum but it is useful in demonstrating how I attack this problem. If the square point is sharp the chance of poking yourself is increased. I actually do pretty well with a large blade like you're trying to use, but my preference is a 5/8 or 11/16 razor because it is more agile.

Let me also say that when I began straight shaving I couldn't reach all these areas with a razor. Now with 2 years experience I can.

Look at about the 5:15 mark and 4:50 mark. He uses somewhat of a diagonal motion but it is effective.



What I do that he doesn't is repeat that motion in my ATG pass.

Originally Posted by Edwardd

The scything motion has worked the best for me,as all my throat hair grows horizontal.I don't think I'd try it with a square point though.

I have the same hair growth problem. My entire neck goes left to right. I just do a ATG up followed by an ATG down. This does the trick.