One, Two or Three Fingers?

**Phrank** · 07-21-2016, 03:38 AM

Three fingers for me, two on the shank and one on the tang....why did that sound so dirty....

**Substance** · 07-21-2016, 11:03 AM

Yep a solo spine holder here also

**JTmke** · 07-21-2016, 02:38 PM

I have always used two fingers on top plus the ring finger on the tail I do this with both hands for downstrokes and side strokes. For my upward passes I will pinch the sides of the shank with the thumb and two fingers or even one finger like holding a guitar pick.

**RobinK** · 07-21-2016, 10:19 PM

Well, being a creature of habit, I went, "Well, two, of course." Then Jimmy's reply made me wonder. And it is indeed three. Depending on the part of my face I am shaving, the index or middle finger will lead the blade. The ring finger is just there for convenience reasons, and because I do not know where to put it otherwise.

**CrownCork** · 07-21-2016, 11:40 PM

Three always. Even when I pinch the shank on upward strokes my ring finger is supporting the tail from underneath.

**Rami** · 07-22-2016, 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by RobinK

Well, being a creature of habit, I went, "Well, two, of course." Then Jimmy's reply made me wonder. And it is indeed three. Depending on the part of my face I am shaving, the index or middle finger will lead the blade. The ring finger is just there for convenience reasons, and because I do not know where to put it otherwise.

Well it's not like you can store your finger in your pocket while you shave [emoji28]

**thebigspendur** · 07-22-2016, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by Rami

Well it's not like you can store your finger in your pocket while you shave [emoji28]

Har har, that's exactly what Uncle Bart did after the bear gave up his fingers.

**Phrank** · 07-22-2016, 01:45 AM

I thought this razor was going to be very difficult to use, but lo and behold, in terms of grip, it's one of the easiest and most "user friendly" razors I own. That big belly makes for a perfect grip with the thumb and index finger...and the next two fingers on the spine of course.

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**mainaman** · 07-22-2016, 02:30 AM

Always 2 fingers for me. I get much better control of the blade that way.

**Rami** · 07-22-2016, 03:11 AM

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Har har, that's exactly what Uncle Bart did after the bear gave up his fingers.

I am impressed. He managed to get his finger back from the bear.

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