Thread: Change hands or not?

Originally Posted by Greenbeast

I tried some stretching but couldn't seem to get much purchase on my face

I read a great tip here - rub your fingers on an alum block to improve grip!
As well as making it easier to stretch your face I think you are less likely to lose grip on the razor.

Alternatively, use a washcloth on your hand to stretch your face, or simply wet your fingers and rub away remaining lather from where you want to grip.

I use both hands to hold the razor, it just seems the natural way to reach some areas. But I think you should do whatever feels right. Maybe force yourself to swap hands occasionally on an easy area so you develop the skill, you might then find yourself swapping hands instinctively later.

My recommendation would be to take it slow and learn to use both hands. Better vision and ease of use as you get used to it. You will definitely appreciate the effort as your skills increase.

Have fun,

Lynn

I am by no means ambidextrous but I use both hands equally except around the chin, which is more difficult for me, where I use my dominant right hand as much as possible.

Like Lynn said, start slow. If you do, I think you'll be comfortable using both hands before long.

If you use both hands you will probably find there are places you can get cleaner with that non dominant hand that you just can’t get quite right with your regular hand. The angle of attack will just be off a smidgen in a good way that you can’t replicate any other way.

thanks for all the replies and tips

Next shave (maybe tonight) i will have a go at using my non-dominant, and also a bit more stretching

i got a bit of burn doing a mixture of XTG/ATG on my neck last time. looking to improve that

I'm very right handed but I sometimes find that my touch is lighter (and therefore better) with my left hand.

I don't consider myself especially coordinated with my non-dominant hand, but I had a very easy time (two or three shaves) before I was shaving most of my face on that side. My advice would be to learn this technique. It for sure made my shaving experience easier.

I use both hands, though the left is still a bit awkward at times. You can practice using a shavette without the blade loaded. Start out on a WTG pass, the razor in your left hand, shaving the left side of your face.

One handed here! In the beginning there was some difficulty getting certain places and seeing what I was doing in other places, but its no longer any trouble!

Originally Posted by xman

I was a two handed shaver for the first few months, but my left was never comfortable so I gave it up. Now I just shave with my right.

X

X, you gotta quit being so modest. When this question comes up, it seems like it's always *me* that has to recommend your awesome one handed video.

Seriously, though...for people that are very "not left handed" like me, that video is a must-watch. My left hand is only allowed to touch the scales of a razor, and then only to assist in closing the blade.