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I am getting used to the SS now and after about 15 shaves I have increased my confidence to the point the I can almost feel a nick coming on a and stop just in time, at about 90% of the time. I can generally shave about 3 times before a nick and again it's usually do to a lack of concentration or forgetting keep the touch light enough.
As I progress I have also noticed that I have started increasing the blade angle as it gives a closer shave, this also requires have a lighter touch and when done correctly allows me to make slightly longer strokes. Obviously this depends on which part of the face I am working on and the possibility or not of being able to adequately stretch the skin; the cheek areas and upper lip allowing for the highest angles.
On the neck, Adam's apple areas I keep pressure to it's absolute minimum as I have not quite gained maximum confidence in that area... Still a little bit wary and find that this is where I use lowest angles, either through necessity or lack of confidence..
Is there such a thing as an optimal angle and if so how would you describe it. Also, do you vary pressure according to angle or do you keep the same pressure/contact throughout..
Cheers
As I progress I have also noticed that I have started increasing the blade angle as it gives a closer shave, this also requires have a lighter touch and when done correctly allows me to make slightly longer strokes. Obviously this depends on which part of the face I am working on and the possibility or not of being able to adequately stretch the skin; the cheek areas and upper lip allowing for the highest angles.
On the neck, Adam's apple areas I keep pressure to it's absolute minimum as I have not quite gained maximum confidence in that area... Still a little bit wary and find that this is where I use lowest angles, either through necessity or lack of confidence..
Is there such a thing as an optimal angle and if so how would you describe it. Also, do you vary pressure according to angle or do you keep the same pressure/contact throughout..
Cheers