Tips on shaving the mustache area?

So I've got 3 DE shaves under my belt and my biggest challenge seems to be my mustache area. I'm not used to the large head of the DE and I'm finding it a struggle to get it in there at the correct angle and not obstruct my view of what I am doing. I think more practice is probably the biggest need here, but I'm curious if any of you have some tips to help along the way.

Thanks!

Don't be afraid to move things(your nose) out of the way!

Don't be afraid to move things(your nose) out of the way!

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+1! ...what razor are you using? Some razors have bulkier heads than others, and are trickier to use right under the nose. I had better luck once I was able to use XTG passes with success. Short strokes will help also. In that area, I know if my blade is shaving if I can hear the whiskers being cut

Have you tried an open comb razor? The head is much thinner and easier to get at hard to shave places.

How to shave the mustache area:

• Go WTG and XTG
• Use your tongue to puff out the area.
• Draw you lips over your teeth to expose more.

I shave XTG, one corner of my mouth to the other. Each pass I just change directions. Easiest way I've found for me.

wouldnt know.havent shaved that area before.

Hmmm. I think Jim left a mystery link that only appears if you think it is there.

Wish I could help you, but I am proud of my 'stache!

Thanks for the tips. I'm using an Edwin Jagger DE89. Assuming I don't join the ranks of the proud mustachioed among us, I'll be sure to try these tricks out. I don't have an open comb razor, but now I've got a reason to look into one.

I draw my lip over my teeth and wiggle my nose and then make
a north south pass
then
a south north pass or a east west pass.