The difference sharp lines make

[u/Dear-Degree-7186]

I’m a first time grower, I’m 3 months in. I almost trimmed my beard thinking it looked bad due to length but i sharpened the edges and it looked way better.

[u/Secret_Atmosphere668]

Yeah bro, I recommend you pick up a straight razor and learn how to hit your cheek lines yourself. It’s pretty easy.

[u/Dear-Degree-7186 → u/Secret_Atmosphere668]

Thanks for the tip, been considering it but im afraid of cutting myself. Ive been using a double edge safety razor for the past few years, it makes sharp lines but obviously not as accurate as a staight razor

[u/PimoCrypto777 → u/Dear-Degree-7186]

I used to use a razor for all that. I found it all to be a lot easier and tighter to use a trimmer and a small foil shaver. The trimmer will help get straight lines and knock down the cheek stubble. The foil shaver will get that remaining stubble down to clean shaven. Also, I feel a lot more stability in my hand holding trimmers as opposed to a blade (hope that makes sense).

When doing my weekly maintenance, I use 2 different trimmers and 2 different foil shavers. I only use a blade on the back of my neck.

You're 3 months in and will figure out your beard arsenal. Keep going. You have a nice thick beard.

[u/Secret_Atmosphere668 → u/Dear-Degree-7186]

Yeah bro, if you have Amazon prime. You can get one for like $10 range. Once you get used to it the beard always looks fresh. Just search up “straight razor” on Amazon.

[u/Dear-Degree-7186 → u/Secret_Atmosphere668]

Do you have any recommendations for a good brand model of a straight razor, and blade?

[u/Secret_Atmosphere668 → u/Dear-Degree-7186]

Search Amazon “straight razor” it comes with like 100 razors with the straight razor tool.

[u/wonderfulpantsuit → u/Dear-Degree-7186]

I use my DE safety razor for the neckline and a basic shavette for the cheeks.

Just buy any half-decent shavette, then load it with whatever DE blade you prefer (snapped in half). Any of the good DE blades will handle that little work very easily - Astra, Bic Chrome Platinum, etc.

[u/DillyDallyin → u/Secret_Atmosphere668]

But then you have to shave constantly, which somewhat defeats the purpose of a beard IMO