I'm having trouble finding a blade that can cut my chin and jawline whiskers ATG and hope you can shine some light or give me hope that the dreaded Feathers might be just the ticket. I've tried Derby, Personna, Astra SP, and now 7 O'Clock Yellows. Even the 7OCYs seem to pull more than I'd expect XTG/ATG. But, when I try any of them ATG on my chin or jaw line, they stop. I mean full stop. No skip, no pulling-and-moving-on. Razor stops. If I were to continue to move my arm without holding tighter, I'd drop the razor. If I hold it tighter I can force it through them with a little pressure and a lot of painful tugging.
Instead of any of the above, I go about halfway between XTG and ATG, varying that angle until it cuts well enough.
Next up in my sampler are the Feathers. Do you all think that's the solution? Is something off in my prep? Or do I need to give up on ATG on those areas?
My current prep includes soak my pure badger brush while I shower. Wash/shampoo/sometimes conditioner on face in the shower, TOBS Sandalwood bowl lathered. I've tried the Proraso Pre/post, but am trying to cut down on products to keep it simple for now. Adding that in didn't seem to make a huge difference. I don't think leaving product on longer would matter as it's my 3rd or 4th pass before I try ATG in those areas.
Thoughts? Feathers the ticket? Nair (sarcasm)?
Instead of any of the above, I go about halfway between XTG and ATG, varying that angle until it cuts well enough.
Next up in my sampler are the Feathers. Do you all think that's the solution? Is something off in my prep? Or do I need to give up on ATG on those areas?
My current prep includes soak my pure badger brush while I shower. Wash/shampoo/sometimes conditioner on face in the shower, TOBS Sandalwood bowl lathered. I've tried the Proraso Pre/post, but am trying to cut down on products to keep it simple for now. Adding that in didn't seem to make a huge difference. I don't think leaving product on longer would matter as it's my 3rd or 4th pass before I try ATG in those areas.
Thoughts? Feathers the ticket? Nair (sarcasm)?