Thread: Altering hands?

Good point Graham - I was the same. It all feels weird when you start anyway, so why not just go for it?

James.

Great minds Jim

I'm a right-hander and have never even bothered trying to shave with my left because I like my ears where they are.

Also, I do not shave across or against the grain - I like a smooth shave but am not really too fussed about the 'BBS' - my beard isn't so heavy anyway. I read somwhere that quite a few razor makers advised against ATG as this caused burn'n'bumps, and indeed from reading books written in the C19th it seemed quite common for men to shave twice daily - in the AM and again after work - the origin of the phrase 'five o' clock shadow'. Seems that BBS shaving would have been a novelty to most Victorian guys!

I shaved once or twice with just my right hand, but like a few who have already answered here, I decided that since my technique wasn't perfect with my right hand, there was no reason to not go ahead and start shaving with my left hand.

The bonus? I actually experience a slightly smoother, less irritation shave with my left hand shaved areas. To which, I can only surmise that I must be paying better attention to technique and the razor due to using my off-hand.

Good Luck!

Hehe Byron, I was actually gonna post something similar to what you've written about non-orthodox handed side. Sometimes I find that I don't need to touch the area my non-dominant hand shaved and I also think it's due to the extra concentration whch helps give a nicer finish. Sometimes can get a little cavalier with my dominant hand especially when in a hurry.

I've shaved with two hands alternating from the beginning. I only have one grip, and
all of my strokes are reflected symmetrically on my face. I find it brings me a sense
of balance and well-being that only a minor OCD could enjoy

- Scott

Ok, thanks everyone for the input, I'll stick to it, just because I'm so stubborn!!

Seems to me it can pay off one day.....

Clas

When I first started I was very apprehensive using my non-dominant hand to wield such a sharp blade. Once I started, however, I got used to it very soon. I believe I was used to it within less than two weeks.

I used two hands from the beginning. I think it just gives you more options.

Jordan