Finally achieving BBS on my neck, this is how I do it

[Cobre]

Hi guys,

So I have been shaving with a straight for about 6 months, shaving with the straight a least 5 times per week. I have been getting DFS since early on but my neck has always been a challenge, as it is for many of you.

I shave first WTG then XTG and for ATG I was having trouble as this was a sideways pass, from ears to chin, very hard to do, I nicked myself more times that I will admit...

Being as stubborn as I am I kept at it, it finally occurred to me to look into the much mentioned scything motion with the razor, I went to google and found this video:

After watching this video I thought about doing a North to South pass on my neck but doing the scything with small sideways strokes and VOILA!! BBS on my neck!!

I have replicated this exact pass the last few days and it has worked wonderfully every time. I had hit a plateau and was getting frustrated with the shaves on my neck but looks like I finally had a breakthrough.

I hope this technique helps some of you guys

 

[buca3152]

I use the razor at an angle to get the slicing motion. It really cuts faster and the blades don't need touchup as often. I've been told that's how straights should be used.

 

[sixgun_symphony]

Thanks for posting, I been having problems with getting a close shave and with getting cut. This instruction video helps alot.

 

[Tierdaen]

I've been using scything strokes on my neck for a few years and have never gotten anything close to BBS on my neck. I can get a decent shave, but I still have to break out the DE to really finish it off.

Congratulations to those who have success with it.