Chin and Neck Problems

[Infotech]

I'm getting better and better with a DE but I'm still having problems on my neck and chin. I think part of it is blade angle. It doesn't seem like I'm changing the blade angle but apparently I am. One spot will be smooth; the next will have whiskers remaining. The end result is an inconsistent shave on my neck and chin that looks terrible. By the time I've done 3 passes on my neck (WTG, XTG, XTG) I don't want to do anymore because I can already feel a little burn in certain areas even though whiskers remain.

I'd really like to get a shave cream that produces a nice protective, transparent layer that will allow me to see the shave in real time. That way I can shave an area and get instant feed back. Any products out there like that?


Thanks!

[Scorpio]

I know there are brushless creams but I have never use them because I get feedback running my hand on my face and neck. Have you mapped the direction of hair growth in your neck and chin? Are you streching you skin?

The chin is always tricky so be patient. I find that a pass or two XTG gets me the desired results in my neck.

Raf

[madmedic]

On my neck, the direction of growth is all over the place. As I result I usually end up having to do an extra pass in a totally different direction....just to catch the patches. Perhaps it is the same for you??? Check the direction of growth and shave accordingly.

[qhsdoitall]

A suggestion I use for getting rid of those pesky last stubble patches without tearing myself up.

Unfortunately, this is one of the things that shavers experience since we don't have 2 dimensional flat faces. Contours, nooks and crannies like an English muffin is more like it. Here is something I do without looking for a magic cream or soap.

Do your normal 2 or 3 pass shave. Now, lather up one more time and smooth the lather with your hand and not a brush. Move your hand like you would using a brush. Feel the last stubble patches? Those are the tough spots and probably need blade buffing and maybe some across the grain work if you are comfortable with that. Shave in the direction you feel the stubble patch the most. Gently....very gently. You should see a big difference. You can increase the slick factor buy dipping your finger tips in water and smoothing the lather some more as you do your cleanup. That way you also have a lubricating cushion between the razor and your skin.

[Infotech]

qhsdoitall - I'm going to give your suggestion a shot next time I shave. This is one tip I haven't read any where else and I think will be a big help.


Thanks!

[rick]

A suggestion I use ..................
Do your normal 2 or 3 pass shave.
Now, lather up one more time and smooth the lather with your hand and not a brush.
Move your hand like you would using a brush. Feel the last stubble patches?
Those are the tough spots and probably need blade buffing and maybe some across the grain work if you are comfortable with that.
Shave in the direction you feel the stubble patch the most.
Gently....very gently.

Listen to the man.
You dont talk that much without learning a few things along the way.:happy097
.................................................. ................................thats how I do it , FWIW

[Smedley]

Almost every guy will tell you the neck is an area that gives them problems in the quest for a smooth shave. As pointed out, the hairs grow every which way. Rich's suggestion is good. I use both blade buffing and j-hooking in the chin and neck.

Both are nice tools in your shave arsenal, and they are explained here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQco5PWc2JU

If you haven't watched Mantic's videos, they are invaluable.

I still haven't gotten the courage up to try the Gillette Slide. :ashamed001

[Infotech]

I've watched all of his videos twice :). Great stuff there. I accidently got some bad razor burn on my neck this morning but I got a closer shave...

[TraderJoe]

Improved "Prep" is what allowed me to get this area clean.

Also, it seemed like this area became easier to shave .....the more I shaved. This was mostly likely a factor of technique.

Also, I have found that the "chin and neck" areas, more than any other area......requires perfect angle

[Infotech]

After my shave Saturday, I realized that I roll the razor down to find the correct angle when I shave my sideburns but not when I'm shaving my neck. Its harder to do that along my neck but I'm going to give it a shot. Up to this point I just try to hold the razor where I think the correct angle is.

[GeNn]

For final touchup after my regular passes I use soap and paste from enchante. I lather up the soap in my hands, add a very small amount of paste and apply it to my face using my hands. This way I can feel the rough spots left and shave those areas with light passes. Works great as long as I don't overdo it. I also determined not to do ATG passes on my chin. That roughed up my chin.