Neck-shaving tips

[Viseguy]

Question about blade buffing: How is it superior to additional normal passes over the same area? Seems like the same thing just faster and in smaller doses, without the opportunity to re-lather.

Aside from saving the time it takes to re-lather, it allows a closer shave due to the minimal buffer of lather between skin and blade. On the other hand, it can open the door to major irritation if the lather residue is too thin. If you're going to blade-buff, save it for the final pass or touch-up, when the face and remaining whiskers are hydrated to the max. Conversely, don't attempt it on the first pass. When in doubt, re-lather.

 

[Eeyore]

Go slow and easy.

In my neck, I go for the most comfortable shave, not the closest one.

 

[captaincaveman]

Aside from saving the time it takes to re-lather, it allows a closer shave due to the minimal buffer of lather between skin and blade. On the other hand, it can open the door to major irritation if the lather residue is too thin. If you're going to blade-buff, save it for the final pass or touch-up, when the face and remaining whiskers are hydrated to the max. Conversely, don't attempt it on the first pass. When in doubt, re-lather.

Ok, that makes sense and is consistent with my analysis. Thanks.