Thread: Top of the morning from Minneapolis

Welcome to SRP!

A lot of people start off with a straight only using their dominant hand. Most switch to using both hands, but plenty of people only shave using one hand. There is nothing wrong with it.

As said above, enjoy your shave however you want to.

I would guess most folks use only one hand while shaving. Maybe we should do a survey. Being left-handed made the transition to two handed shaving easier for me and using two hands makes shaving easier.

However do you have to? No not at all.

Welcome.

Welcome to SRP!

Hi and welcome aboard. I started right only and was probably about a year in before starting to use the left. Still right dominant but left is fairly capable now.

If the right is best for you then go for it. I honestly don't get a better shave using the left as well just makes some bits a little easier.

Welcome, sure don't see any reason to give up on SR shaving just because you have a hard time using your left hand. I am right handed and the only time i use my left is for the left side burn stroke.(i'm sure i could do it all right handed) I know of a straight shaver and honemeister who was born with only one hand. Watched him pin a razor holding the hammer in his arm pit. Don't be discouraged!

I know who you talk about Tintin, he is incredible to watch.

As to the OP, give it time... I shave one handed, except for one little pass. And that's only done out of necessity.

Me shaving with my left hand, is like wiping my arse with my right. Just makes a mess.