Thread: Switch hands?

I use both hands. For WTG, I use my right hand for my right side and left hand for my left side. For both XTG and ATG, I use my right hand for my left side and my left hand for my right side. That's what's most comfortable for me.

I've since gotten used to using both. It's extremely awkward at first, but it didn't take me long to get used to it. I'm not ambidextrous at all either.

Originally Posted by mholt

I'm also just getting started, and was worried about using my left (non-dominant) hand. Strangely enough, I feel more in control with my left hand than my right.

Exactly the same experience for me. Both hands initially felt very awkward but after watching Lynn's video, I decided up front to learn to use both hands and never looked back. In fact, right now I actually cross over when going up my neck, using my right hand on the left side and my left hand on my right side. Never saw that coming but (at least at this stage) it's working for me.

While this is all still VERY new to me, I think the long term benefits will prove out.

Good luck!

Ken

I found after 3 or 4 shaves I could use my left/left quite easily. I'm interested to try out that left/right for ATG.

In the short time I have been straight razor shaving, I initially started right hand (dominant), but now seem to be moving naturally to using both hands now with out thinking about it too much.

I suppose it’s what feels right for you, and get you the best and most comfortable shave

A good execise for gaining better motion control of your left hand is to start brushing your teeth with your left hand. It will feel very awkward at first, but if you persits for 2 weeks, you will notice a very significant improvement.

the toothbrush trick... i'm working on that for a week now, it's kinda messy at first though
Yesterday, second shave: had more control and confidence.

I use both hands. Think of it this way. When you use both hands you get twice the ammount of angles you can use to attack the beard. You also have more grips to play with. It is absolutely true that this entire wet shaving thing is experimentation. The more you try to the more you learn, and become a more proficient shaver. I actutally shave better with my left (non-dominant) hand. I can only guess it is because I pay more attention, and use a softer touch. It is a bit akward and scary, but it all works out. All of the bigger nicks I have sustained have been with my right hand. It is just the oppisite of the left. I think I have more confidense so I end up using more pressure, and I am less careful sub-consiously.