What Is The Biggest Shaving Problem You're Struggling With Right Now?

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by mantic, Dec 12, 2013.

  1. PatrickA51

    PatrickA51 Well-Known Member

    I usually use my Weber 3pc.85mm W/Classic Handle or my 1968 Gillette Knack TTO/DE I have so many Generic Blades from CVS Drug Store and Raley's Grocery Store, that I am trying to deplete my supply. I also have several donor packages of razor blades. I like Wilkinson Sword Blades, Haven't used many of the Wilkinson Blades in years. I also use the Astra SP/DE Blades, I think that I may have 3 or 4 more blades. I got a pacakge of them with my my Weber, and some one sent me another box of 5 when I got a Razor off e-Bay.
    I some times develop a rash or razor burn on my lower neck, when that happens I usually do another pass on my lower neck with a disposable Schick Extreme 3 Razor.
    To help stop the razor burn I apply some "Nivea After Shave Balm" or one of the many Avon Aftershave Balms that I have.
     
  2. nsomnac

    nsomnac Active Member

    Kevin,

    Now that just makes me recall some "your momma is so hairy..." jokes from my childhood. That beard is just a freak of nature, yes it is!
     
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  3. Adonis

    Adonis Well-Known Member

    I sometimes have difficulty getting the back of my head BBS. I have found that tilting my head forward (resting y chin on my chest) helps greatly but for some reason I nearly always forget to do that lol
     
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  4. nodakjohns

    nodakjohns New Member

    My biggest problem is my chin while shaving and nicking myself. I've only shaved with a SR about 6 times now but I will get better
     
  5. Dapper-in-a-can-man

    Dapper-in-a-can-man and Dad-on-hand

    I'm getting my neck so so. Still rough patches... I am about to just accept it. -.-
     
  6. Mike Brown

    Mike Brown Well-Known Member

    I have trouble with my jowls, buffing helps if I don't overdo it. Also my shaving AD gets riled up when I login to this site.
     
  7. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Not enough razors.
     
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  8. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Not stopping after 2 passes. A perfectly smooth shave is not worth the irritation.
     
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  9. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    getting straights shave ready.
    finding inspiration on what to use.
    pairing soaps/ cremes with complementary after shaves.
     
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  10. Aussierazor

    Aussierazor Member

    I'm having trouble getting a close shave on my chin in fear of carving it up...above the lip also gives me problems
     
  11. mantic

    mantic U TOOB

    I'm actually working on a lip video right now. :)
     
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  12. LaSalle82

    LaSalle82 Well-Known Member

    Grain direction on my neck. It goes everywhere!
     
  13. razrmnky

    razrmnky Active Member

    A) building a good lather from different types of soaps and creams.
    B) convincing the GF that my shave supplies don't need to be tucked away in a cabinet.
     
  14. TonyD

    TonyD New Member

    Shaving under my neck without redness and irritation. Coarse hair with sensitive skin makes even XTG difficult. Blade recommendations? I have a Merkur 34c
     
  15. SmurfK

    SmurfK Member

    My biggest problem is getting my hair to grow faster, so i'll be able to shave two times a day. Got a great run since i got my Merkur HD. Not a single cut or irritation, a real pleasure.
     
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  16. Jasman

    Jasman Well-Known Member

    Excellent. I tend to find the angle by 'rolling from horizontal,' which is tricky at best in the mustache area.
     
  17. FrankD

    FrankD New Member

    I shave with a straight and my biggest problem is that I can't get a closer shave than I would get with a de on day 3.
     
  18. TwinsDad-99

    TwinsDad-99 New Member

    I lose my angle going ATG (south to north) under my chin. Right where it begins to transition from "under" to "chin"
     
  19. Omaney

    Omaney Well-Known Member

    I'm in a Catch-22 presently. Every year when the weather warms up and gets humid, I suffer from irritation on my neck from stubble abrasion. Chase the baby? Irritation. Leave after second pass? Abrasion.

    Dang it.
     
  20. Cap7597

    Cap7597 Well-Known Member

    My biggest problem has been shaving against the grain in my upper lip. Always get irritation.
     

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