Quote Originally Posted by Cangooner View Post
Great to see things are getting better!

I've been shaving with a straight for about five years now and *still* don't use my left hand much at all. In fact, when I do it's only because I think "I should really get used to using my left hand...". So while I'd encourage everyone who starts out to at least try using both hands, don't worry about it if it takes time for your left hand to keep pace with your right. We all know how tricky it can be to get the hang of this stuff with the dominant hand, so add in the challenge of using your other hand and it's bound to take extra time and practice. That having been said - don't give up on your left. I now wish I had taught myself how to use both when I started, so it will be worth it in the long run.

And as most will agree: chins are very tricky! So just as with using your other hand, it will take time. But hang in there, and it will get not only better, but faster.

EDIT: forgot to say: for now at least, try not to worry about the time this takes. If you can, shave at a time when you simply don't have to rush. I like shaving at night so I can just relax and never worry about rushing. While my shaves are much quicker these days, eliminating the need to rush when I was starting out was a big help. And with time, it became a very relaxing, almost zen-like ritual that now sends me off to dreamland nicely.
+1 on this post. I like you started out using both hands -- and nicking myself. Until I asked around and found out that sticking with a dominant hand works just as well.