Thread: How long does it take to master a non-dominant hand

Thanks for all the feedback guys which has really help me a lot while I'm trying and learning to used an IBC shavette with my non-dominant hand left.

Cheers

I have been shaving with a straight since last Summer. I started with both hands form the beginning, I just thought it's a completely new skill I might as well.

I would say about 4 to 6 weeks in I really didn't even think about using my left it seemed quite natural. I will say though that even now if I ever see blood or razor marks (and it is quite rare at this point) it is almost always on my left side.

Stick with it, you will get there, just remember don't use any pressure and you will be fine.

Originally Posted by SpeedyPC

G'day all Straight Razors and Shavettes,

I'm asking to all wet shavers who used either a straight razor or shavette, how long does it take you to master your non-dominant hand while using either a straight razor or a shavette be honest with me while I'm learning to used a IBC shavette.

FYI. click here for Irving Barber Company (IBC) shavette topic.

Cheers.

Maybe it's beacause I'm a guitar player it only took me about a week to get used to it. Of course I started whit a DE before the straight.

I'm about 40 shaves in and while I cannot say I've mastered the non-dominant hand, I do feel comfortable with the left. I have to admit the area just under the left nostril is typically where I still tend to get a nick. I take a deep breath before I tackle that area.