Thread: First ATG Shave and question about grip

In the end it is was feels comfortable and right for you. Nothing else matters........... unless you plan to shave in front of a crowd and want it to look good

I am not new to straights but I am new to this board. Reading the posts here has made start experimenting with different techniques. I just started playing around with folding the scales about 315 degrees around the blade. I am not sure I like it yet but it may be my standard grip in the future. The entire razor has a solid compact feel when used this way. If you have heavy scales to your blade like a Wapi and don't like the balance of the razor it makes that point moot.

I hold it like you normally would then rotate it so the the blade is up an then 90 degrees more so that the thumb and the forefinger are holding the side of the shank not the top. I have found to go ATG on my neck I do a WTG pass, and then I do a very light pressure shallow angle ATG, then I do another ATG pass in earnest. That is the beauty of a straight you can control the pass by controlling the pressure and the angle of attack very easily. I forced myself to learn with both hands which helps.

Take Care and have fun.

R

uggggh.... after yesterdays successful trip down ATG Lane, today was a disaster. ended up with quite a few nicks in the area directly under the chins, where it meets the neck.

And some razor burn to boot.

I am going to blame the lather and not me I tried a sample of cream i had gotten from English shaving company and it just didnt work all that great for me. i should ihave re-lathered after my wtf pass with some soap or proraso.