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    Default NO SOUTH PAW'S HERE!

    Ok I'm a total newb only 13 or 14 shaves down on a ST8 so I'm 100% positive I'm doing this wrong, but I get the job done np. No cuts and getting a decent shave.

    I DO NOT USE MY LEFT HAND AT ALL.

    I just can't be ambidextrous with metal on my face. I just found a way to shave with my right hand only. So baring any shark attacks to my right arm Im good, but I don't use the Southpaw at all.

    Ok so I want to know who else does one handed jobs only? I don' t mean for those moments when you take adavantage of yourself ( buy yourself dinner and a nice bottle of wine, and well you expect yourself to put out)

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    Lots of us shave one-handed.It's just a matter of getting a comfortable grip you can use to safely get the job done.

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    I use both hands to shave, but check out this thread/video, it seems relevant.
    http://straightrazorpalace.com/video...technique.html

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    I think its harder to only use one hand, even if I do only one stroke with the left hand it counts. But, you can do it anyway you like. Many prefer single handed shaving. I can do it too, but there are a few places that still challenge me. At some point you may discover the need to run the blade in a position, and direction, that simply prevents using your right hand. Don't let your self-imposed rule today hold you back tomorrow.

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    The only thing I always use my left hand for is the ATG on the left side of my face. For the left side ATG and XTG, I can use either hand. It really depends on the razor (how it feels in my hand) and what kind of mood I'm in.

    I really think that all aspects of shaving technique are "do whatever feels good and works well."

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    Default South paw here!

    I guess I hadn't really thought much about it before , but I never do use my right, only my left. Makes for some uncomfortable stretches with the skin-tightening hand while shaving under the jawline, but I'd sooner do that than trust a razor in my right hand!

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    Do whatever works for you, always!

    I use two hands myself, using one single grip.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sirshavesalot View Post
    Ok so I want to know who else does one handed jobs only? I don' t mean for those moments when you take adavantage of yourself ( buy yourself dinner and a nice bottle of wine, and well you expect yourself to put out)
    cheers
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    Brilliant!

    I'm a southpaw and usually shave with just the left. However; when I started out I was using the switch shaving and I tore my face up big time. I won't be trying it anytime soon I assure you!

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    Well, lots of responses, and lots of answers indeed!


    StraightRazorDave: Indeed great videos, whats funny is I watched those videos not knowing he was a member here, now I know, and as we all know, "knowing is half the battle"



    igitur55 and jmueller8, I'm glad to see other one handers out there, and I meant no offense both my dad and my brother are Southpaws. My wife's maiden name in Italian means "left handed" lol

    I say "one hander's" unite!

    So shave your face while drinking a cup coffee with your other, or doing a shot of whiskey or whatever puts wind in your sails.


    I haven't put any hard and fast rules on my shaving, maybe one day I will attempt my lefty pose, but for now I'll be using it to type my posts here whilst shaving.

    cheers
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    I'm a lefty, and I take offense at this post.

    Actually, I use my left for 90% of the shave, only using my right for the WTG pass on the right hand side.


    With a DE though, strictly left hand.

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