Thread: Swapping hands when shaving

What is the best technique to use when shaving? Should you hold the razor in the same hand whilst shaving or swap hands depending on which side of the face you are shaving?

I am right handed, and I currently hold the razor in my right hand when shaving (using the left to stretch the skin). I struggle to see in the mirror when I shave the left cheek. I have tried holding the razor in the left hand and have felt a little uneasy. What habit should a beginner get into when shaving?

I found it easier to start with the left hand by thinking of it as not really shaving with the hand but holding the razor in the hand and using vertical arm motions to make strokes. The hand doesn't really have to manipulate the blade that way, and thus any lack of dexterity in the left hand is less of a problem.

When I started down the path of using str8's the masses all seemed to think if you can, try to use two hands. Makes the angles easier to achieve and can make things a bit easier.
Since I was new, I decided to learn to use two hands which I continue to do. At this point I am happy I learned two hands. The funny part is that I have never nicked myself with my weak hand, only the strong. I guess I pay closer attention to the weak hand.

That is my 2cents.

Learn to use both hands. Look for (less awkward) opportunities to use your left hand, and build from there.

Being able to use both hands leaves you open to lots of possibilities, making it easier to shave in multiple directions on any side of your face.

Excellent, thank you all I will give it a go using my left hand...

I shave with my right hand only, you soon learn whats best for you. Just be patient it all falls into place in the end

Glad this got brought up...I'm left handed. I have a left prosthetic eye..so switching hands and doing rug side while stretching is extremely hard..

I contribute this to my left side of my face never having razor burn..and my right always having it lol..

Still perfecting it obviously so any help is appreciated

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