Originally Posted by
str8_razr
I continue to use "the thumb on the blade" technique, and will not go back to the other way (however, I do not use this technique when going up on my neck, as it is very awkward... my neck is the only place I go s/n, everything else is with the grain or cross grain).
I dont' see any danger in using this technique... it really stabilizes the razor and gives me considerably more control, especially on those reall pesky parts such as right under the nose. I'm really able to single out any whisker and take care of it easily.
If you are seasoned enough to have good technique and feel comfortable wielding one of these things, I would recommend giving this a try. Again, I had been using a straight for 3 years before discovering this.
OK, my soap box is beginning to get wobbly.
best,
Andrew