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07-20-2010, 01:38 AM #1
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Thanked: 270My short answer is that a shaver does what works for him.
Here's my long answer: I think it evolves over time. After three months of doing what I thought was right: left hand, left side; right hand, right side, I achieved BBS results on my cheeks but when I didn't make progress getting the razor stubble under the chin and jaw line I began to focus on attacking it any way I could. I think we become familiar with our hair growth patterns with experience and get to the point where we learn where our facial hair growth differs from the ones in the diagrams and make adjustments. The definition of insanity is doing what you know doesn't work over and over again.
Anyone with more experience correct me if they think I am wrong, but I don't think you can train facial hair to grow in a different direction by continuing to shave in "textbook" fashion.
Straight razor shaver and loving it!40-year survivor of electric and multiblade razors
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07-20-2010, 01:41 AM #2
I use both hands to shave with after watching Lynn's dvd "World of Straight Razor Shaving." It felt very awkward at first, since I'm right-handed, but now it is second nature to me.
"Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." Mark Twain
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07-20-2010, 01:49 AM #3
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Straight razor shaver and loving it!40-year survivor of electric and multiblade razors
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07-20-2010, 01:52 AM #4
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Thanked: 3I can only use my right hand with something like a str8 razor due to some nerve damage to my left.
It is awkward to get full face coverage but my dexterity of my right hand makes it possible.
Do what you can with what you got.
Brian
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07-20-2010, 01:56 AM #5
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Thanked: 9Hi, I use both. I felt it would be easier in the long run. Yes, it was a little awkward at first, but if you decide to try, it will come quicker than you think. With that said, if it seems TOO uncomfortable, lots of folks use one hand.
Gerald
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07-20-2010, 03:09 AM #6
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Thanked: 599I also use both hands, as follows:
- WTG: Right side, right hand; left side, left hand
- ATG: Right side, left hand; left side, right hand
- XTG(1): Right side, right hand; left side, left hand
- XTG(2): Right side, left hand; left side, right hand
I don't always make the second XTG pass (but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis)You can have everything, and still not have enough.
I'd give it all up, for just a little more.
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07-20-2010, 03:28 AM #7
I use both.
When I first started it was very awkward and I would stop and go back to the right hand. I persisted though, and slowly got the hang of it. Now, I also use the opposite hand on the jaw line. It allows me to stretch the skin better.
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07-20-2010, 03:36 AM #8
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Thanked: 1587I use one hand for my face (right hand), but both hands for my head.
I think it was said before but bears repeating - whatever works best for you. While you are still new and not too set in your ways, why not try using your left hand and see how it feels? If it doesn't feel comfortable and controlled, you can always go back to single handed shaving and concentrate on that left side of the face more. But give it a try with your left - you might be surprised.
Good luck.
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07-26-2010, 12:24 AM #9
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Thanked: 14I use both hands and have from the start. Most of my beard grows from left to right, so going ATG needs to be with the left hand to get BBS. Even though I'm right-handed, now shave much quicker using both hands than with just my right. Best advice is to use what feels comfortable.