Nicks and Weepers - the diagnostics

[noodles hovar]

As we improve DE shaving technique, each shave is a learning experience.

The little red mishaps on the face can be good teachers - they provide feedback on technique or facial topography.



Here are two of mine to start the discussion:

Little spot weepers between lower lip and chin - too much pressure

Any cut in the shape of a straight line - lateral slice - I moved the blade side to side instead of across the whiskers. With me it happens when turning the razor over to side 2 a bit early

 

[Clay S]

As we improve DE shaving technique, each shave is a learning experience.

The little red mishaps on the face can be good teachers - they provide feedback on technique or facial topography.

Any cut in the shape of a straight line - lateral slice - I moved the blade side to side instead of across the whiskers. With me it happens when turning the razor over to side 2 a bit early

I get the line whenever I try to be overly precise. If I take too long I get a muscle twitch/spasm.

My first red spot when I started DE shaving indicated that a skin blemish had previously been located at that spot.

Later ones general indicate that I need to slow down.

 

[ackvil]

With me, it took me a while to use a smooth stroke - not a chopping stroke.

 

[Ad Astra]

Sometimes it's a total mystery and sometimes you know instantly...

Got one today with a Krona! Mild shaver led to speedy careless technique.


AA

 

[Cearball]

The worse I get are even I catch a corner of a nostrils moving to my upper lip

 

[noodles hovar]

Done that- sensitive little spot isn't it?

 

[BigJ]

My three biggest issues:
#1. Using pressure.
#2. Improper blade angle.
#3. Rushing my shave.