Thread: Shaving one handed

heh, Just found this thread. I believe I answered this for the OP in a PM, but for the edification of readers, when you see my angles appearing 'off' it's usually because I'm actually angling for the part of my face just in front of or just behind where the razor is. So it may look like I'm shaving with a 50º angle on my jaw line, but I'm aiming for the whiskers just above it.

Originally Posted by SpicyJem

In true NCIS fashion, you found the exact photo frame that proves your point! I love it!

Yeah, from that snapshot, the angle does look pretty steep! Wouldn't a steep angle like that simply have more PULL when cutting the hair (ie scraping) more than anything else?

It sure proves he's using very little in the pressure department.

Does the technique in the first video actually provide a very close shave? And is it normal to go ATG under the nose?
Just curious...cause the technique looked quite simple and quick. Very impressed

Originally Posted by TDITim

Does the technique in the first video actually provide a very close shave?

Yes, very close with a sharp blade.

Originally Posted by TDITim

... is it normal to go ATG under the nose?

No this is abnormal. Most barbers will likely cite the sensitivity of the upper lip as the main reason, but I think it's a safety issue.

Ok, thats what I was wondering. Ok thanks for the info

Originally Posted by Gibbs

I don't know guys... I've re-looked at the part 2 video again, and at time stamp 25, 29 and then ESPECIALLY at time 00:33 into the video, he has that razor edge about as close to 90 degrees to the underneath of his chin as one could imagine. Some say camera trick, but the rest of the face looks normal. I also notice the way the spine is in relation to his face and the scales part where they are, as angle. The scales will always be perpendicular to the blade, they don't change. There are some at 60 degrees, but at those time stamps, it sure looks to be pretty steep angle.

At about 00:37 to 00:39 capture

I think they call that the snow plow pass or SPP !!

but hey.....if it works why not do it

Originally Posted by TDITim

Does the technique in the first video actually provide a very close shave? And is it normal to go ATG under the nose?

I execute a "Fool's Pass" (ATG under the nose) every day, although I, like Xman, would caution others about doing the same.

Using a full-hollow blade nearly parallel to my upper lip, I move the blade upward with a slight horizontal (slicing) motion. I only hold the razor with one hand. This scared me at first, but the resulting close shave on a portion of my face where the beard is particularly tough made it worth the risk. I'm now well practiced at it and rarely cut myself under the nose.