Quote Originally Posted by str8_razr View Post
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
Andrew,

Before you fall off the soap box......How does this technique change the angle of the blade to the face. I've tried it and it seems like I need to keep a much sharper (greater than the traditional 30 deg.) angle. I'm not really sure why but that's what I've run into.

OK, now close the razor before you fall