What angle should you shave with a safety razor?

30° angle
Hold the razor at a 30° angle Safety razors – as their name implies – have a built-in safety mechanism to avoid accidental nicks and cuts. That is, the razor head protrudes out past the edge of the blade, which prevents the blade from making direct contact with the skin.

What angle should a razor be?

a 30 degree angle
Hold the razor at a 30 degree angle. If you’re feeling a bit unsure, angle the blade away from the hair and skin, then gently rock until you start to take hair, and presto: you have your angle.

How do you get a closer shave with a safety razor?

How to Use a Safety Razor for a Close Shave

  1. STEP 1: PREPARE YOUR SKIN FOR SHAVING.
  2. STEP 2: APPLICATION OF SHAVE CREAM/SOAP.
  3. STEP 3: LET THE RAZOR DO THE WORK.
  4. STEP 4: NECK AREA– GO WITH THE GRAIN.
  5. STEP 5: LIP, CHIN, LEGS, BIKINI AREA.
  6. STEP 6: RINSE WITH COLD WATER.
  7. STEP 7: APPLY AFTERSHAVE BALM OR SPLASH.

How do you make a safety razor less aggressive?

If you choose an aggressive double edge safety razor you can help lessen the effect by taking time to prepare your skin pre shave with creams or oils to help soften your beard and lubricate the skin and also select a razor blade that isn’t as sharp as the Feather blades are, for example.

What is an aggressive safety razor?

Aggressive Safety Razor An aggressive razor is one that has a larger gap and more blade exposure, which allows more hair to enter between the razor’s edge and the safety bar, so it cuts through the beard quickly and with fewer strokes.

How much pressure do you apply when shaving?

Your pressure should be about a 5 on a scale of 1-10. Your shaving stroke length should be 2-3 inches. Make sure your skin is tight, even pulling your skin back to tighten the shaving area. The more blades your razor has, the less you should need to stroke.

Should I use a safety razor for my balls?

A safety razor will minimize skin dragging and will tackle the shave with a single blade as opposed to 3-5 of them. You should probably learn how to shave with a safety razor (on your face, that is) before trying it on your balls.