Thread: Grip

I am all over the place but am starting to use the "Blix" hold more and more over the straight hold that used to be my primary.

[QUOTE=carlmaloschneider;839072]Quick question, how many people use three fingers; index on spine left side of scales, second finger on tang right side of scales, thumb under spine opposite index finger, scales held upright between index and second finger?

This is the same way I grip a straight razor. Lots of control & still a delicate touch.

I also hold my razors like in Blix' picture. I don't go ATG but there are a few hairs on my neck that grow upward, so for those I'll hold the razor like it was a Japanese blade.

There are at least 4 "grips". Don't let your learning curve interfere with your imagination. I use at least 6 grips for every shave. Check out the barbers manuals for more info on the primary grips.

Gentlemen: On passes with the grain and across the grain, my grip consists of index finger on the upper shank and thumb on the lower, the middle finger is on the upper tang and the fourth finger balancing it on the lower. I rarely do against the grain, but if I do, the razor is open at a 90-degree angle, the handle loosely tucked in the palm and thumb and index finger gripping the shank. Since I switch hands, the pattern is the same for both hands.

Originally Posted by AFDavis11

There are at least 4 "grips". Don't let your learning curve interfere with your imagination. I use at least 6 grips for every shave. Check out the barbers manuals for more info on the primary grips.

Yep -- heck, we have 10 variations listed in our wiki:
Different ways to hold a straight razor - Straight Razor Place Wiki

You guys all hold it in just one hand??!!

These are my most used grips.

I apparently hold it in the best way possible to cut myself...

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Quick question, how many people use three fingers; index on spine left side of scales, second finger on tang right side of scales, thumb under spine opposite index finger, scales held upright between index and second finger?

I think six.

I might be wrong.