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02-25-2009, 12:38 AM #1
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Thanked: 363NO 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)
cheers
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02-25-2009, 01:06 AM #2
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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02-25-2009, 01:07 AM #3
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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02-25-2009, 01:19 AM #4
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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02-25-2009, 01:29 AM #5
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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02-25-2009, 01:38 AM #6
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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02-25-2009, 02:02 AM #7