Thread: How many here can shave w/ both hands?

I lost the use of my dominant arm completely for a few days, then full use was years in returning. I say that, to keep from sounding like it's easy - I had no choice. I used both hands in my first shave, but that's 'cause I became more ambidextrous. I would say it's very much worth the effort. You can and will get comfortable with it.

Brush your teeth with you non dominate hand for a week or two. It will feel strange but it will help you learn to use your other hand. You do not have to worry about cutting yourself either. Then when it no longer feels strange and you can control the movements, try shaving with that hand.

Originally Posted by cannonfodder

Brush your teeth with you non dominate hand for a week or two. It will feel strange but it will help you learn to use your other hand. You do not have to worry about cutting yourself either. Then when it no longer feels strange and you can control the movements, try shaving with that hand.

Sounds like a good idea. I'll try it.

I shave with both hands, but not uniformly around my face. I switch hands for my cheeks and moustache area, but use my dominant right for my neck and chin. I don't know if anyone else does this, but it just seems to work for me.

when I first began shaving with a straight razor, I used just my right hand. As my technique improved I realized that I was unable to achieve the closeness that I desired using only my right hand. I started forcing myself to use my left hand to shave parts of my face and shaved the other areas with my right. I now shave proficiently with both hands.

I've been using both and having pretty good results so far.

I have soooo much trouble trying this, just dont work for me at all, watched loads of videos but still cant use both hands.

I have always used both hands with the straight. I feel like it gives me more options.

Jordan

Originally Posted by rostfrei

Sounds like a good idea. I'll try it.

+1

Regards,

RazorBack

Originally Posted by technika1

I have soooo much trouble trying this, just dont work for me at all, watched loads of videos but still cant use both hands.

cannonfodder gave me some helpful advice: To brush your teeth w/ the hand you don't use for shaving for a couple of weeks until you don't have to think about it. Thats what I'm doing now, going on my 3rd day.