Been experimenting with advanced shaving techniques and came across the ‘guillotine stroke’. It sounds intense but promises a closer shave. Anyone here tried it? What’s your experience?
The guillotine stroke is indeed a game-changer for achieving a closer shave, but it’s not without its learning curve. From my experience, the key lies in maintaining a low shave angle—around 30 degrees—and ensuring your skin is tightly stretched to minimize resistance. While it can feel intense at first, the slicing motion reduces irritation significantly once you get the hang of it. I’d recommend practicing on less sensitive areas like the cheeks before moving to tricky spots like the neck. Pairing it with a high-quality straight razor and proper lather also makes a noticeable difference in precision.
YO, TOOLSOFMEN!!! The guillotine stroke is LEGIT, but it’s not for the faint of heart!!! LOL!!! Benjamin32 nailed the basics, but lemme drop some OLD-SCHOOL WISDOM: the J-hook technique is a TOTAL GAME-CHANGER for those tricky neck areas!!! ALSO, don’t sleep on post-shave care—cold water rinses and aftershave balms are CLUTCH for avoiding irritation!!! PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT, so don’t rush it!!! PEACE OUT!!!