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Reformation Student
01-31-2008, 09:51 AM
Keep the least little bit of pressure on the blade. That's a lesson I've relearned recently.

Over that last few weeks, I could get BBS on every part of my face with my straight except under the chin. I realized that I was using more and more pressure under the chin.

So, I lightened up on my pressure during the entire shave. I basically just used my hand as a guide and stabilizer for the razor and let the blade actually do the work.

Result: a much more comfortable and smoother shave over the entire face and especially under the chin where I obtained BBS results once again.

It sometimes seems counterintuitive to use less pressure to achieve a closer shave but it works.

TOB9595
01-31-2008, 04:11 PM
YES!!!
I think you have it.
With a DE I do apply varying pressure against my face...
With the Str8 I strive to just let it flow..No rushing, no pressure..Almost ZENlike
Isn't it wonderful to get BBS without blood?
:)

Reformation Student
01-31-2008, 04:14 PM
Isn't it wonderful to get BBS without blood?
:)

:rofl