Thread: Razor grip

My thoughts are if it works for you, and you are getting the results you want, then keep doing it!

If it works, its good!

For part of the shave I hold it in a similar fashion but my middle finger is in front of the scales along with the index finger.

Originally Posted by Stubear

My thoughts are if it works for you, and you are getting the results you want, then keep doing it!

If it works, its good!

Hello, Trondsi:

My friend Stuart is correct: whatever style of a grip that works for the individual shaver is the best grip for him or her. All too frequently how the shaver grips the razor that first time turns out to be the best way for him. Later, variations on the original grip set in, but the initial hold continues to dominate. At least that's my theory.

That's how it happened with me: the first time I held the razor was with two fingers on the shank and two on the tang. I have refined the grip slightly — but only slightly. Sure, the grip changes dramatically when shaving, say, the neck, but that does not change the dominant way in which the shaver grips his razor.

Regards,

Obie
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Try a razor without a tail! I acquired an old French blade which is a superb shaver, but has no tail. I never realised that I actually used it for grip until I tried a razor without one.

In general my grip is similar to the above photograph.