Hi everyone I am new to this forum and I joined this forum because I want to know more about mens grooming and this seemed like the best site for that. I need help on what are the best tools in making a thin chinstrap, I can get it thick, but not thin. Every-time I go to the barbershop I get an amazing haircut and a beautiful thin chinstrap which I would love to tame, but I just can't. So can I get some suggestions on the best trimming tools to let me have a nice thin chinstrap that I can manually do myself? I currently use Philips, , QG3190 Grooming Set Professional Rechargeable 9 in 1. Also some type of micro trimmer to try and get it as thin as possible.
Best tools on how to shave a nice thin chinstrap....
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Well... The best imaginable tool for the job would be a straight razor (or shavette) IMHO... not sure if you want to go that route (a bit of a learning curve you know)...
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1) Charge up Braun electric
2) Completely shave chin strap area
3) follow up with a DE for a BBS shave
4) You are now strapless...congrats!
5) j/k...I have no advice, I just wanted to poke at you, lol.
2) Completely shave chin strap area
3) follow up with a DE for a BBS shave
4) You are now strapless...congrats!
5) j/k...I have no advice, I just wanted to poke at you, lol.
+1. I have a goatee and I find that I can trim around it best with a straight.
One of these guys immediately sprang to mind
I agree with the monkey's advice!
I just recently got a Rolls Razor and find it easy to use, although I do normally shave with a safety razor. It could be a good balance for you as far as ease of use and the precise trimming you're looking for.
My suggestion would be picking up a safety razor to get the techniques down, then move on to a Rolls Razor if you find the safety razor imprecise, and if you're unsatisfied with the performance of the Rolls Razor, move on to a straight razor. Really, though, any of those three would probably give you better results in maintaining clean edges on your chinstrap than your current electric (but keep it for trimming purposes, of course).
My suggestion would be picking up a safety razor to get the techniques down, then move on to a Rolls Razor if you find the safety razor imprecise, and if you're unsatisfied with the performance of the Rolls Razor, move on to a straight razor. Really, though, any of those three would probably give you better results in maintaining clean edges on your chinstrap than your current electric (but keep it for trimming purposes, of course).
+1 on the str8.... but a Gem or schick injector will do almost as well
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I'd suggest something like the Merkur Moustache Razor. Straights are great for shaping up, but I'm thinking that it's too wide to easily do the types of curves you'd likely need for some parts of your chinstraps. Same thing with a DE... of course, the cart is probably the worst to do this. It's wide enough to make getting the curves right, and it's also more difficult to determine where the edge is, meaning the lines might not be straight.
If I'm understanding your question correctly, it sounds like cartridges and electrics have too vague an edge to shave along the chin strap well.
If this is the case, I think pretty much any non-cartridge razor will do. I remember trying to maintain a consistent line with electrics (and cartridges before that), and it was pretty much impossible.
I think what is going to make these easier is the small, more well defined distance between edge of blade and edge of the razor. For this, DE, SE, or straight should work well. Of course, the edge of the straight goes all the way to the end, so that would be the "logical" choice. That is, if you are willing to take the time to get used to them.
Most people don't start with straights, and they can nick you pretty easily until you get the hang of it. Personally, I shave with straights and don't find them very difficult.
A DE or SE should work just fine, also. These tend to have a steeper leaning curve, do not require honing, and can be had pretty cheap. The edge of the blade goes almost all the way to the edge, so you'll know exactly where you're cutting.
Good luck, and welcome to B&B!
If this is the case, I think pretty much any non-cartridge razor will do. I remember trying to maintain a consistent line with electrics (and cartridges before that), and it was pretty much impossible.
I think what is going to make these easier is the small, more well defined distance between edge of blade and edge of the razor. For this, DE, SE, or straight should work well. Of course, the edge of the straight goes all the way to the end, so that would be the "logical" choice. That is, if you are willing to take the time to get used to them.
Most people don't start with straights, and they can nick you pretty easily until you get the hang of it. Personally, I shave with straights and don't find them very difficult.
A DE or SE should work just fine, also. These tend to have a steeper leaning curve, do not require honing, and can be had pretty cheap. The edge of the blade goes almost all the way to the edge, so you'll know exactly where you're cutting.
Good luck, and welcome to B&B!
+1 on ditching the electric (and everything else above!)
when i found wetshaving, i had a full beard, now i'm down to a moustache. Just a warning, once you make the jump, you may end up shaving the strap for good!
when i found wetshaving, i had a full beard, now i'm down to a moustache. Just a warning, once you make the jump, you may end up shaving the strap for good!
The best tool for shaving a nice thin chin strap is anything that allows you to shave away a nice thin chin strap. 
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Thanks for the help every one I guess this merkur moustache razor looks thin enough to to a good chin strap I can give it a shot.
Sun,
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DL
Welcome to Badger & Blade!!!
DL
Welcome to B&B!
I second the idea of the straight!
I second the idea of the straight!
The best tool for shaving a nice thin chin strap is anything that allows you to shave away a nice thin chin strap.
Well said!
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