Thread: Blocked vision

Originally Posted by Obie

Also, I suggest training yourself to use both hands to eliminate many of the blind spots.

IMO, there has been lots of great advice in this thread, this is the one that sticks out the most to me. Notice how he said many of the blind spots, I dont think we can ever get rid of all of them as much as we learn how to work around them.

Originally Posted by Jasongreat

IMO, there has been lots of great advice in this thread, this is the one that sticks out the most to me. Notice how he said many of the blind spots, I dont think we can ever get rid of all of them as much as we learn how to work around them.

My dear Jasongreat:

Thank you for your thoughts.

Yes, right you are, for we can only eliminate many of the blind spots, but not all of them. After all, we deal with the physical obstacles the human face presents, plus the limited dexterity of the hands and, finally, the restrictions a deadly sharp blade poses. Working around the blind spots, therefore, as you correctly note, becomes another element in honing our skill with the straight razor.

Regards,
Obie

Regards,
Obie

That's why you have these projections on your face like your ears and nose and lips. They act as bumpers for your razor (and collateral damage too).

After a while you will realize most straight shaving is really done by feel anyway. Just go slow at first. As I recall I used to use my finger as a guide in various areas where I couldn't see. Just make sure you put your finger north of the blade not south.