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

I've been straight razoring for a couple of years but didn't realize that it is necessary/desirable to get comfortable shaving w/ my other hand. I notice that Lynn recommends learning to do this and it makes perfect sense but, I haven't crossed that bridge yet. :-(

Anyone here comfortable shaving w/ either hand, from the get-go, or had to learn to shave w/ the other hand?

Since I am already comfortable shaving w/ my dominant hand, I guess I should make an attempt to gradually get comfortable shaving w/ the other.

Here's the FYI/DIY thread I got the recommendation from:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...tml#post409888

Thanks again Lynn for all the helpful tips.

My non dominant hand is less than co-ordinated, but I made it learn to shave from the outset. Though I'm not quite equally comfortable using either, I'm not far off it. That I can do it is surely proof that any one is capable! :-)

I learned one first. Then the second about a 2 weeks after starting. I now use both hands and I'm very comfortable doing so. I think its worth the time to learn both. You're going to be shaving the rest of your life, why not make the most of it.

Since I'm right-handed, The two area's I have difficulty reaching are the left side of my neck; in the crook, & the area to the upper-left of my nose.

I can not shave my whole face with my dominant hand. My first shave I tried it but just could not get the angle down. So I switched to my left hand and found that I can do it just as well as my right hand. So I have been shaving with both hands since the start.

Originally Posted by rostfrei

Since I'm right-handed, The two area's I have difficulty reaching are the left side of my neck; in the crook, & the area to the left of my nose.

Watch some videos and see how others do it. There are plenty of videos here on the forums or youtube. Or maybe go non dominant hand just for that section.

I do, all the time. Began rather shaky, but its second nature now.

I don't think that I could get a decent shave without
using both hands.

Good luck!

Originally Posted by PaulKidd

I don't think that I could get a decent shave without
using both hands.

Good luck!

ME TOO !!!!!!!

I have used both hands since day 1.