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02-08-2007, 08:38 PM #1Member
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Interesting Razor Grip on YouTube
Hey fellas
I'm sure a lot of you have already seen this video, but in case not check it out:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=S3J0CAFjH4M
Is this the "thumb on blade" technique that another thread was talking about?
I actually tried gripping the razor like that when I shaved last night and I felt like I had a lot more control over the blade. Normally I keep my thumb and index and middle fingers on the shank while the ring and pinky fingers are on the tang.
What do you guys think? Have you tried shaving like this?
-Q
*Edit* I also think it's a really good example of skin stretching....Last edited by Quatsch; 02-08-2007 at 11:45 PM. Reason: Fun
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02-08-2007, 08:55 PM
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The barber's manual shows a picture of the barber with his thumb on the shank right at the shoulder of the blade (not ever on it - in fact, it's actually written right in the manual to not place the thumb on the blade).
I've started to employ this grip and enjoy it a lot for the extra control I get.
I'll have to look at this video later to see what grip the guy is using.
02-08-2007, 11:25 PM
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He's really close to the barber manual picture. However, his thumb is certainly on the blade and I wouldn't recommend that if for no other reason than if your thumb slips down...ouch.
I try to keep my thum right where the blade and the shank meet.
02-08-2007, 11:44 PM
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Yeah, he's all over that blade, although I think it'd be pretty difficult for the thumb to slip down. It seems to be a pretty firm grip. Next time I'll give your method w/ the thumb at the juncture of the blade and the shank a try, though.Originally Posted by steve
If I come back with a bloody thumb, you can say told ya so
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02-09-2007, 02:57 AM
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You're right that he does look like he has a pretty tight grip on it. If you've tried that grip, how do you think it effected your ability to get the right blade angle? or did it not make a difference?
I think the bottom line is to grip it however is comfortable and safe, whichever grip that might be.
Now, about that bloody thumb....I've had one, a nice deep cut too. My advice is "don't try this at home"
02-09-2007, 05:21 AM
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If you watch closely, you'll see he often holds the blade at virtually a 90 degree angle from the face. 3.15 into the video gives a cleary picture of this. He doesn't do it 100% of the time but often enough that I wonder how he gets a decent shave. I'd guess he has to re-hone more often than most
I wonder how much his grip prevents proper angling of the blade.
