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| − | There are many useful grips | + | ==Background== |
| − | + | There are many useful grips how to hold a straight razor. This list is not complete and can be fulfill by each user. Each of us have our own best ways to shave with straight and many grips have a different variations. Best way to find out what works for you is to try and practice. Notice that some grips could feel uncomfortable at first but don't let it deject you. Some grips works better at the opposite side of the face and others at the same side of the face. | |
| − | + | All grips have shown with right hand and naturally they all work just like the same with left hand for those who shave with both hands. | |
| − | + | For single hand shavers might have a bunch of own variations and new grips what they can add here to extend the collection. | |
| − | All grips shown | + | ==Grips== |
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| − | + | Image:grip 1.jpg | Grip 1. This is basic grip which is useful for downward strokes (with the grain passes, WTG) | |
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| − | Image:grip 1.jpg | Grip 1. This is basic grip which is useful for downward strokes (with the grain passes, | ||
Image:grip 2.jpg | Grip 2. Variation of the grip 1. Also pinky is over the back of the blade | Image:grip 2.jpg | Grip 2. Variation of the grip 1. Also pinky is over the back of the blade | ||
| − | Image:grip 3.jpg | Grip 3. Like grip 1 but razor has pointed towards the sky. Useful for sideways strokes (across the grain passes, | + | Image:grip 3.jpg | Grip 3. Like grip 1 but razor has pointed towards the sky. Useful for sideways strokes (across the grain passes, XTG) |
| − | Image:grip 4.jpg | Grip 4. Useful grip for sideways strokes (across the grain passes, | + | Image:grip 4.jpg | Grip 4. Useful grip for sideways strokes (across the grain passes, XTG) |
| − | Image:grip 5.jpg | Grip 5. Like grip 1 but razor has flipped upside down. Useful for upward strokes (against the grain passes, | + | Image:grip 5.jpg | Grip 5. Like grip 1 but razor has flipped upside down. Useful for upward strokes (against the grain passes, ATG) |
Image:grip 6.jpg | Grip 6. Variation of grip 5 | Image:grip 6.jpg | Grip 6. Variation of grip 5 | ||
Image:grip 7.jpg | Grip 7. Variation of grip 5 | Image:grip 7.jpg | Grip 7. Variation of grip 5 | ||
Image:grip 8.jpg | Grip 8. Variation of grip 5 | Image:grip 8.jpg | Grip 8. Variation of grip 5 | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Other things to mention== |
| − | + | I would like to suggest that keep your wrist flexible and let the grip live a little bit during shaving. It doesn't mean that the grip must be somehow unsecure. Try to follow different angles of your face and try to keep the blade angle steady. Notice that in different parts of your face you must turn the blade more to keep the angle the same. | |
| − | + | If you feel that the blade is not steady in your hands you can always support the blade with the other hand. This is recommended especially against the grain passes, ATG in upper lip and goatee area. Do not try to rush to your learning or get the smooth shave immediatelly. Learn peacefully how you can use different grips in each part of your face and the smoothness comes itself by time. | |
| − | If you feel that the blade is not steady in your hands | + | ==Discussions== |
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Certain aspects of using a razor have been discussed in greater detail on the SRP forum. Below is a list of some of these discussions: | Certain aspects of using a razor have been discussed in greater detail on the SRP forum. Below is a list of some of these discussions: | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/shaving/32072-what-part-blade-do-you-use-most.html What part of blade do you use most] |
| − | *[ | + | *[http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/shaving/15824-shaving-around-goatee.html Shaving around goatee] |
| − | *[ | + | *[http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/shaving/28284-how-do-you-hold-razor-there-consensous.html How do you hold razor] |
| − | + | ==Videos== | |
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Here is also a link to the video section where you can see several ways to use different grips and great shaving techniques with both hands and single hand users. | Here is also a link to the video section where you can see several ways to use different grips and great shaving techniques with both hands and single hand users. | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/videos/ Shaving videos] |
[[User:TonyJ|TonyJ]] 14:52, 28 February 2009 (UTC) | [[User:TonyJ|TonyJ]] 14:52, 28 February 2009 (UTC) | ||
[[Category:Shaving]] | [[Category:Shaving]] | ||
