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[โ€“] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I have a full beard and only really shave my neckline.

  • Prep: warm shower w/ shampoo and conditioner.
  • Bowl: Proraso kit bowl
  • Brush: Proraso kit brush
  • Razor: Henson
  • Blade: RK stainless
  • Lather: Proraso sapone da barba rinfrescante
  • Post Shave: cold water rinse
  • Fragrance: Dolce&Gabana the one

Not particularly happy. I have sensitive skin and to get anywhere to a close shave I end up with a few red spots. They don't hurt, but don't look good.

[โ€“] walden@wetshav.ing 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Lower neck is difficult for tons of people. I stopped going against the grain there a couple years ago and it has been smooth sailing.

I don't go fully against it, I go something like 60 degrees from fully against. Might have to increase the angle. I now that at 180 (with the grain) the shave looks like a day or more older. Thanks for the feedback!