Chaco,

Welcome to the world of gentlemen shavers.

From the start, I reasoned that if I was was going to shave with a straight razor, I would employ the proper technique. I learned it from Lynn Abrams, my shaving guru, and some others who are masters of the blade.

From what I understand, and have experienced, using both hands in accomplishing the task makes all the sense in the world. It is also part of the esthetic of straight razor shaving.

There is an art to shaving with a straight razor. That not everyone is capable of doing it, or caring enough to do it, makes the art all the more special. So if you're going to do it at all, I figured, do it the right way by using both hands.

Regards,

Obie