Thread: Do you change hands?

I read that it would be beneficial to change hands when shaving each side of your face with a straight.

How many of you have learned using the off hand and what are your thoughts...

Right hand Right side downstroke, Right hand Left side upstroke
Left hand Left side downstroke, Left hand Right side upstroke



Mike

Originally Posted by gflight

I read that it would be beneficial to change hands when shaving each side of your face with a straight.

How many of you have learned using the off hand and what are your thoughts...

Yes.

It took me a few cuts, one permanent scar and some serious alcohol use, but I finally got the hang of it. I am not 100% proficient at it yet, but I like it. It's worth learning and practicing.

I started using only my right hand for my entire face, but I quickly found that it is much easier to use the left hand for the left side of the face.

Originally Posted by Mcbladescar

Right hand Right side downstroke, Right hand Left side upstroke
Left hand Left side downstroke, Left hand Right side upstroke



Mike

+1
I do the same

Right hand on right side, left hand on left side, with the exception of XTG on left side of neck is right hand.

So far I am in the minority. I do not switch. Never got comfortable using my right hand. Lefties are special I guess. I have found what works for me. Usually do 2 or three pass shaves. This like many things in this hobby is another example of how there is a million ways to arrive at a smooth face.

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

Originally Posted by apipeguy

Right hand on right side, left hand on left side, with the exception of XTG on left side of neck is right hand.

Ditto. I do the same.

Does anyone sell plastic practice razors??