Thread: First Straight razor shave....oh dear

Hi,

As mentioned before, you don't need to use both hands, but I find it helpful as it simplifies the number of strokes you need to learn, with the left side mirroring the right.

I can think of two things that might help

1) with your left hand, just shave the cheek. Give your hand/fingers some time to grow accustom to holding the razor during a simple stroke. Later add an additional stroke with your left hand. Maybe finish off the left side with your old cartridge razor or DE for awhile.

2) If you lather on your face, build the lather by swirling the brush with your left hand. This is actually really hard to do... took me two weeks to get the circular motion down... my hypothesis is this will improve coordination on your left hand.

-Chief