Trouble with chin

**Jeff91** · 02-10-2011, 09:50 PM

Hey all,

I am noticing that I am consistently having trouble with my chin. Today, I was using a Lord blade with a 1960 SS and it kept getting "stuck" on my chin stubble. No matter which angle I took it would catch at some point. I ended up with a choppy, rough chin.

Any tips on how to approach the chin to at least get it somewhat smooth?

**Luc** · 02-10-2011, 11:01 PM

Make sure that you are going in the right direction while shaving (WTG first, then XTG). Have you tried a different blade?

**Sirius3** · 02-11-2011, 01:38 AM

I would suggest you try another blade if you haven't already, also make sure you are confident with your strokes.

**mr. s** · 02-11-2011, 02:03 AM

If you are just new to wet shaving, lather maybe be part of the problem. Combined with that, getting the proper blade angle can be a challenge around the chin area. It just takes practise.
Personally, I use very short strokes around my chin and jaw line and I fine that it helps a lot.
Best of luck, and welcome to B&B!

**josh_k** · 02-11-2011, 03:46 AM

Originally Posted by mr. s

Personally, I use very short strokes around my chin and jaw line and I fine that it helps a lot.
Best of luck, and welcome to B&B!

+1

I'm still struggling through this too. DE blades are just more aggressive this way than the disposables I was accustomed to. I'm finding that short little strokes have helped me quite a bit as well. I usually come back to this area and do a few touch ups after my final full pass also.

**ackvil** · 02-11-2011, 04:32 AM

The chin is a tough place to shave since it is not flat there. Going with the grain can be a chore so make sure you map out your grain there. Also, take short light strokes and make sure you are not putting pressure on the razor.