I use a Merkur adjustable with merkur blades (waiting to sinish the pack before switchig to feathers). I demonstrate mad shaving skilz - except for the area right around my adams apple on my throat. Imagine a piece of tape 1 inch wide, centered on the adams apple, going 2 inches to either side. I manage to give myself razor burn every day trying to get the last bit of stubble. It doesn't help that his is exactly where my collar hits my neck, so I'm reminded of the stubble every few minutes.
My routine is hot shower; pre-shave oil (homemade sandalwood in gradeseed/castor mix); Art of shaving shave cream; I work up a lather on my face (I get a better lather there than in a bowl). Lather, shave with grain, rinse warm water, re-lather, shave against grain, rinse warm water; re-lather, shave across grain, rinse warm water. Rinse cold water, alum block, stypic if necessary. Art of Shaving after shave balm. Whole shave takes 10 minutes, I'm smoothe as can be everywhere except that adams apple area.
Any tips? Sorry for the long explanation.
Dave
My routine is hot shower; pre-shave oil (homemade sandalwood in gradeseed/castor mix); Art of shaving shave cream; I work up a lather on my face (I get a better lather there than in a bowl). Lather, shave with grain, rinse warm water, re-lather, shave against grain, rinse warm water; re-lather, shave across grain, rinse warm water. Rinse cold water, alum block, stypic if necessary. Art of Shaving after shave balm. Whole shave takes 10 minutes, I'm smoothe as can be everywhere except that adams apple area.
Any tips? Sorry for the long explanation.
Dave