Thread: From two handed use of a SR to single hand DE user

Well first shave with the DE and only a few nicks. Feather blades a bit harsher than my straight (with a coti edge) but ok. My XTG seems to be nose to ear direction, so not just as easy with the opposite hand but still a success. Could possibly have gotten away with just WTG pass except under the nose but did WTG and XTG anyway.

Maybe now is a good time to check if growth direction has changed at all.

Thanks again for the advice and tips everyone.

You're more dedicated than I am. I wouldn't be shaving anything until my other hand was good to go.

Hope you have a speedy recovery.

One handed SR is easier to learn than 2 I found
Only use 1 hand always for SR you would be able to pick it up easily same learning curve as usual that's all
There is a bit of Brail shaving required at times but nothing I am sure you would not be able to overcome shortly

Originally Posted by stevieb

Feather blades a bit harsher than my straight (with a coti edge) but ok.

I used DE razors for years before recently moving to straights. feather blades are sharp and often scratchy, but they will calm down as the week goes on. I would advise Personna Platinum blades, they are sharp but seem smoother IMO than the Feather blades. You will not go far wrong with your choice of razor.

I have to say that I always only ever used one hand and didn't stretch beyond what my face could do on it's own. I used to DE shave in the mornings and my free hand just served to prop me up really. Now that I am still somewhere on the learning curve of straights I shave at night. Better to be fully awake when using an open blade.

I wish you a speedy and full recovery.