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    Quote Originally Posted by gflight View Post
    Does anyone sell plastic practice razors??
    Why? Just buy a cheap shavette or similar for about $10, I assume you mean to practice the strokes with your off hand?

    I am a predominately left hand shaver I started using my right after a year or more and can do some areas with it (and with better results than my left. I think this is due to the angles that are possible), however I could not shave my whole face right handed whereas I could with my left. I also cannot do 50% of my shave right handed, for example across the grain on my upper lip is done from both sides left handed.
    I will answer yes for the poll but I think there should be some qualification of proficiency of 2 handed shaving also.
    Bread and water can so easily become tea and toast

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    Quote Originally Posted by Longhaultanker View Post
    Get a Gold Dollar 208 and blunt the edge.
    I think the 66's are about half the price of the 208.
    Bread and water can so easily become tea and toast

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    I think that be the ticket...

    I had discounted trying shavettes (not the real thing IMHO) but think starting without a blade for off hand would work. Once I get comfortable with my DE I could put a blade in the shavette to try until I get a present from Santa.

    Quote Originally Posted by edhewitt View Post
    Why? Just buy a cheap shavette or similar for about $10, I assume you mean to practice the strokes with your off hand?

    I am a predominately left hand shaver I started using my right after a year or more and can do some areas with it (and with better results than my left. I think this is due to the angles that are possible), however I could not shave my whole face right handed whereas I could with my left. I also cannot do 50% of my shave right handed, for example across the grain on my upper lip is done from both sides left handed.
    I will answer yes for the poll but I think there should be some qualification of proficiency of 2 handed shaving also.
    "When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound,
    rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal."

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    I can use both hands more or less equally these days, but it wasn't always so. I started just using my right hand, over time I began using left hand more and more. The left hand I believe has an advantage when using ATG pass on opposite side of the face. When i'm rushed I will revert to dominant hand shaving, and also pair that with a wedge type blade and get it done. When I have the time I tend to experiment with different grips and hand positions looking for a better way to get smooth. Everyone finds a routine that works for themselves I don't believe there is a wrong way to do it as long as the blade is doing its job comfortably.
    Don't drink and shave!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mcbladescar View Post
    Right hand Right side downstroke, Right hand Left side upstroke
    Left hand Left side downstroke, Left hand Right side upstroke



    Mike
    I do the same thing.

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    My left hand which is my weak hand is more proficient than my right when it comes to shaving. So yes, I do use both hands and each equally.
    German blade snob!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gflight View Post
    I think that be the ticket...

    I had discounted trying shavettes (not the real thing IMHO) but think starting without a blade for off hand would work. Once I get comfortable with my DE I could put a blade in the shavette to try until I get a present from Santa.
    That is the path I choose and glad of it. I got a Parker PT, took my lumps and now I own two straights.
    I switched hands and shaved my whole face from the very first shave. My white tee shirt was red by the time I finished my first shave. That was it in my profile pic.
    What did little boys just learning to shave up until just over a hundred years ago do? They learned to shave. Do the same and you can thank me in about 6 months.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jsuiters View Post
    That is the path I choose and glad of it. I got a Parker PT, took my lumps and now I own two straights.
    I switched hands and shaved my whole face from the very first shave. My white tee shirt was red by the time I finished my first shave. That was it in my profile pic.
    What did little boys just learning to shave up until just over a hundred years ago do? They learned to shave. Do the same and you can thank me in about 6 months.
    I gotcha and agree mostly...

    I do have to point out in my profile pic I had a plastic safety razor with a plastic blade as a little boy
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    Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
    34+ years of shaving with a SR and NOPE

    I barely trust my left hand to hold down the meat on the plate to cut it, let alone with my Hollywood face
    Your post on switching hands is comforting. I'm about to start SR shaving and I too use my left primarily for holding meat before cutting! :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by gflight View Post
    Does anyone sell plastic practice razors??
    They probably do but can you imagine honing and stropping one!!
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