Ask Aaron Q/A: Beard shaping – Mach 3 Razor vs Double Edge Safety Razor

Aaron is requested a query about the perfect methods to form a beard utilizing a double edge security razor

Saby Sambhi, from the UK, asks:

“Hey Aaron, I've lately graduated to a DE security razor from a Gillette Mach 3. I've a Merkur 34c razor, Edwin Jagger tremendous badger hair brush and Taylor of Old Bond avenue almond shaving cream.

So far the shaves have been amazingly shut however I'm having points with shaping my beard. The razor works nice shaving massive areas reminiscent of my neck however I can’t see the place I'm shaving for the intricate areas as a result of thickness of the cream and that is resulting in shaping errors.

Can you please advise the easiest way to handle this? Previously with my Mach3 I used to be capable of to cowl the areas requiring element with a skinny layer of cleaning soap permitting me to see the place I'm going and as a result of comparatively benign nature of the blades this offered ample safety and lubrication however I really feel a DE razor will likely be too aggressive for this method?

Any assistance is vastly appreciated! Many thanks, Saby.”

AARON SAYS

“Mr. Saby,

Actually the identical method you used with the Mach 3 you may apply with the Merkur. What I like to recommend (and I do myself) is to take your finger and gently wipe away nearly all of the lather, forsaking a skinny layer. The skinny layer offers you the safety and glide you're in search of and nonetheless offer you good visibility! Another thought could be to make use of a shavette reminiscent of a Dovo to do the wonderful work. Both strategies work equally properly and will provide the outcomes you're in search of!

Smooth Shaving!
Aaron”

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