How can I fix a lack of ambedixterity?
Hi, guys!
I've been a member for several years and have lurked a time or two, but only recently have I taken a serious interest in the site. I learned to shave with double edge blades and Gillette razors (does that make me a geezer?) and started using them again about six years ago after becoming totally disgusted with the so-called modern shave products. But I always wanted to try a straight, so a few years ago I bought a Dovo Shavette (no-sharpen) and have used it maybe four or five times.
Now your face may be different from mine, but I have both a left and a right side. So using both hands to control the razor would seem helpful. The problem, of course, is trying to get my left hand to be as coordinated as my right -- particularly as it approaches something delicate like that large vein (or artery?) carrying blood to my brain. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has faced this issue and wouldn't be surprised if it's been addressed in this forum before. But I was unable to find anything, so thought I'd ask you directly.
When I tried the razor again early this week, I noticed that I'm a just a little more comfortable using my left hand than before. In fact, I somehow succeeded in not nicking myself too many times, which is a first! I've discovered that having a very light touch seems to work very well. So my question -- does anyone have any tips on getting both hands to become comfortable working with a straight? I'm sure it's primarily just practice, but why reinvent the wheel when some of you might have some good tips?
Please let me hear back from you. I'd appreciate it! Looking forward to mastering the technique.
Bruce