Thread: Left Hand

When I started learning I decided to try using both hands from day 1 onwards, it's surprising how fast you pick it up actually. I found I tended to cut myself less with my left hand in the early days, I think because I was using less pressure and was always being more careful with that hand.

Ditto on the above!

I am very glad I did because it is easy enough now it doesn't require any thought.

I still prefer to use my right hand. Most days, that is all I use. On days when I have ample time, I use my left hand, but the time for shaving greatly increases when I do this. There is no "right" or "wrong" way. The main thing is that you do what you are comfortable with. And if you decide to experiment, do it on days when you have the time to focus on what you are doing.

RT

Use your left hand shortly after you start using a straight. It's easier to educate your left then as the right is not that far ahead in skill. It makes some areas of the face a lot easier to shave. It does take more time but speed is not the object in most cases.

Monte