Upper Lip & Chin: Better Razors?

Perusing this and other shaving blogs (and the interweb in general), I find a few fleeting mentions of the (non)adaptability of razor heads to cleanly address these challenging facial shaving  areas. Most of those scarce comments address "thick" heads which fall short or risk nics to the nose.

Not looking for a safety razor to completely and effortlessly master this task.  I am hoping that you have used some DE/SE razors which are better than others at helping you master this wavey zone.

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I responded on another forum site. I do wish you luck.

Perusing this and other shaving blogs (and the interweb in general), I find a few fleeting mentions of the (non)adaptability of razor heads to cleanly address these challenging facial shaving  areas. Most of those scarce comments address "thick" heads which fall short or risk nics to the nose.

Not looking for a safety razor to completely and effortlessly master this task.  I am hoping that you have used some DE/SE razors which are better than others at helping you master this wavey zone.

Noob who appreciates you and being here.

Thank You!

Cost effective :
Razorock Mamba
Razorock 68
Merkur 1904, 12

Pricey:
H&S P76
Carbon
Karve Overlander

Nimble heads - thin top cap/ low profile base plate


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Yeah, the problem nobody talks about.  I find with care and attention I can get under my nose adequately but the chin whisker problem is just that. I use a Feather blade to give me the best chance of taking down chin whiskers with a minimum risk of cuts, niks or irritation from too many passes. I’ve found many blades just aren’t up to the challenge. You do a pass and both feel and hear the blade engaging the whiskers yet the whiskers still remain. So to sum up, your best chance is a very sharp blade. And adequate prep. Good luck.

Yeah, the problem nobody talks about.  I find with care and attention I can get under my nose adequately but the chin whisker problem is just that. I use a Feather blade to give me the best chance of taking down chin whiskers with a minimum risk of cuts, niks or irritation from too many passes. I’ve found many blades just aren’t up to the challenge. You do a pass and both feel and hear the blade engaging the whiskers yet the whiskers still remain. So to sum up, your best chance is a very sharp blade. And adequate prep. Good luck.

Agree with Marko 100%. Feathers, KAI and Perma Sharp's work best for me as well. I am a mild razor guy, and these blades cut through my sense beard, esp in the ATG pass.

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Razorock Lupo (aluminum) is $30 and couldn't be any more low-profile (for getting under nose... and lining up sideburns easily). No blade chatter whatsoever. Mild enough that you can safely use a little extra muscle if needed for areas (like the chin and lip) that have the tougher whiskers. Not too mild... BBS in 2 or 3 passes. I think this is the most underrated razor out there.

I’m ugly enough that major concern is a moot point but by pinching and bending to the side I can get under a nostril easily and by lifting my nose tip I can get up under my shnozz and my whiskers grow right up to it.  As far as chin goes, short strokes and stretching gets it done and I’ve got an awesome scar to deal with right under my chin that doesn’t like to cooperate.  Short strokes, sharpest blades, stretch and move.  I use some fattie headed razors and can get em to work without nicking my nose.

DE’s are wonderful as shown with the newer Karve Overlander. Take the struggle out of it. Cartridge. Back blade of a Gillette Skinguard fixes that in seconds. Use both.