Thread: Trouble going ATG on parts of my neck... Suggestions?

Well, I finally got to shave last night (and tried to reply here as well, but life kept getting in the way).

The result: BBS with just the slightest hint of burn (only in the hollows of my neck) for a couple of hours afterward. I attribute the burn to having to make so many short scything strokes in the hollows to get to BBS. I also managed to nick my neck once, just above my Adam's Apple, but the styptic pencil made short work of that.

I really focused on angle, pressure and stroke pattern whilst shaving this time. Combined with the sharpness of the blade, all in all I'd say it was a success. I'm going to continue using the same blade for the next few shaves to see if it mellows out just a bit... my understanding is that some of us experience that a shave or two down the road from a fresh honing session. After that, I plan on using a smiling Geneva straight I just recently got in (actually, all my straights are Geneva/Genco except for a Birko with a shortened blade I found on the bay for $5) just the hollows of my neck to see if that helps any.

Thanks again to everyone for the advice and encouragement!! I've said it before, and I'll say it again: This is why I love this place!!!

rub in a little olive or grape seed oil on the hollows of your neck right after the shower and in addition to any other prep you do. This will likely prevent any future burn.

Originally Posted by 1holegrouper

rub in a little olive or grape seed oil on the hollows of your neck right after the shower and in addition to any other prep you do. This will likely prevent any future burn.

I actually use a DIY preshave oil made from olive oil, glycerine, vitamin E oil and tea tree oil. It definitely helps lock in the moisture from the shower while I have my hot towel on myface and neck and keeps my face slick.