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03-07-2009, 05:47 PM #1Senior Member
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CAN"T SEE WHAT I"M DOING
I've been watching the shaving how-to videos and see a great view of the technique, however the camera angle makes this possible. When looking into the mirror my shaving hand is in the way of the view of my face.
How's about some advice .
If I use a cross hand R- hand shaving L-side and visee-versee I can see but feels a little weard.
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03-07-2009, 06:13 PM #2Senior Member
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Have you ever heard the phrase "I could do that with my eyes closed"? There are parts of shaving where that is pretty close to the truth.
Because of my vision, the fact I normally shave without wearing my glasses, and the position of both my razor hand and my stretching hand there are a couple places on my face where I'm pretty much shaving by feel alone...and with a little practice you'll find it becomes second nature. I think someone on here once opined the mark of a true bladesmith was the ability to shave blindfolded.
Just don't become so engrossed with being able to see you get so close to the mirror that you end up bumping the scales on the mirror and cutting yourself.
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03-07-2009, 06:21 PM #3Senior Member
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I'm doing fairly well without seeing that well, was just wondering if anyone had some better angles. Thanks for the advice ATS
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03-07-2009, 06:43 PM #4Senior Member
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I think the angles are just the same for all of us. The way how each of us hold a razor varies.
Check out if this article helps
Different ways to hold a straight razor - Straight Razor Place Wiki
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03-07-2009, 07:07 PM #5Senior Member
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Thanks TonyJ , but I meant angles to look in mirror to see face better.
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03-07-2009, 07:14 PM #6I Bleed Slurry
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Sometimes, you have to just wing it.
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03-07-2009, 07:18 PM #7Senior Member
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Cris Moss' excellent guide has alot of pictures of good positions to get to all those tricky areas. I use it as a reference.
shavemyface.com :: View topic - Straight Razor Shaving GuideLast edited by Pete_S; 03-07-2009 at 07:20 PM. Reason: made it better
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Originally Posted by paco
Yep, I understood your question precisely the way what you meant.
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