Thread: Trying to prefect my shave

It takes 100 shaves to get to know where you can go with the straight IMO. You know what cuts your skin and what cuts your stubble. I tried the left hand but it felt too unnatural. I still use the left to hit one spot on my neck though. Anybody with 2 steady hands can learn this. And I believe anybody can learn to hone if they are willing. That goes for money and the time. Im no honemeister, not even close, but Ive managed to get where I can hone a blade that gives me a BBS everyday with no irritation. Not to say I havent put a blade down after one pass and grab another because it wasnt where it was supposed to be.

For various reasons, the other day I had to use a bic disposable to shave with. It's been many years since I used one, and I was genuinely surprised that I naturally and without thought did the majority of my shave with my left hand (I am right handed). I'd completely forgotten that I used to do that.

Not that it is important, but that stems from when I was a piano player (many many years ago) and actively trained myself to use my left hand for many day to day things. Brushing my teeth is another thing I do with my left hand, for example.

Anyway, I guess the point of that is that you can train yourself if you want to. As in, it's possible. I'm not trying to say you should, just that if that is what you want then with time it will happen.

With a straight I mostly use my right hand when I shave my face (I do swap to the left hand for some against the grain areas), but utilise both hands equally when I shave my head - left hand for left side, right for right. I find that the easiest way up there.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

James.