Problems with heavy growth

[dpmtherrien]

This has worked for me, and might be worth a try.

For your first pass use your DE to get rid of the heavy growth. Then your next pass and any others will be very easy with your straight.

 

[Raithskar]

If your razor has a good edge, it should mow through a heavy beard like it wasn't there.

Well I think it is more technique than anything. I have put some very keen edges on my blades, but if Kent or Scott can get it even more keen I am all for trying it out

Thx Drybonz!

Jon

 

[Drybonz]

Well I think it is more technique than anything.

If that's the case, play with your blade angle a bit... if your angle is too shallow it's not going to cut well... if it's too steep you will cut yourself. You want to find the sweet spot in the middle.

 

[Raithskar]

Guillotine Strokes. Plowed right through it!. I had a nice stubble this morning. Only one problem.....to much pressure and a few nicks. going to be hard balancing it out, but with a sharp blade and a guillotine stroke my whiskers never stood a chance.

Jon

 

[Oblique Human]

You should probably stop shaving during a full moon.

 

[tchudson]

I definitely agree with this. I'm a new straight-shaver and tend to take a great deal of time for a pass, so I usually need to refresh the lather once or twice during a pass. Besides, I always have more lather than I need, so this way none goes to waste!

No one ever said you have to finish a pass before relathering.