Originally Posted by
BlacknTan
I consider myself to be very right hand dominant.
I just finished my fourth shave with a straight razor... a 5/8 Genco Master Barber with a square point.
Shave #1 was great as was #2. Took a nick on shave three, and three nicks today. All on the left side from forcing myself to use my left hand.
I have trouble making my left hand go the way I want it to go while looking in the mirror. I know my right brain will learn, and muscle memory will help, but, here's my question.
Should I be concentrating on applying the same strokes with my right hand to my left? I can do nice curved cuts and get into problem areas easily with my right... Should I try to do the same with my left until I learn, or do some folks just cheat..
I've watched some video clips, but i wonder if anyone could point me to more...
I figure I might as well learn properly the first time!
But, I've been getting great shaves already. As close, or in some areas closer than my best with a DE.
Thanks for the help.
P.S. I do practice a bit with a dull razor in the mirror..