How do you grip your B&B razor?

[Duggo]

Hiya,

I had my first shave with the B&B Forum Razor. I had difficulty in finding a comfortable grip that was compatible with the razor's handle.

So I ask you: How do you hold your forum razor?

Thanks in advance,

[BroJohn]

I use the 'Kyle' grip for a short while to learn what light pressure was. I now 'choke up' on the handle (Gillette TTO's) about 2/3's the way up, and am able to duplicate the light pressure but with better control.

Took some practice, though.

-- John Gehman

edit: Never mind. I just saw that you were referencing the forum razor.

[ericmoritz]

I pinch the sides of the handle and let the blade pivot by it's own weight. I may have to change this because it seems to be a little awkward.

[mjrtoo]

I found that finding the center of gravity of the razor, usually the upper 1/3 of the razor, gives you the most pivot and pressure control. I hold the razor like you would hold a peice of paper, with your thumb on top and your index and middle finger under the sheet of paper. I've found that that position eliminates pressure concerns, and also allows you to apply 'negative' pressure if you have highly sensitive areas. The index finger and thumb being the fulcrum, the middle finger being more pivot and pressure control.

[SilverKarn]

would anyone be willing to post a picture of this B&B razor?

[Mr.Benn]

would anyone be willing to post a picture of this B&B razor?

Hedliniv posted some pictures of the B&B razor (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14260) when he was selling his ebony B&B set.

[Kyle]

I found that finding the center of gravity of the razor, usually the upper 1/3 of the razor, gives you the most pivot and pressure control. I hold the razor like you would hold a peice of paper, with your thumb on top and your index and middle finger under the sheet of paper. I've found that that position eliminates pressure concerns, and also allows you to apply 'negative' pressure if you have highly sensitive areas. The index finger and thumb being the fulcrum, the middle finger being more pivot and pressure control.

I'm not making the connection here. How do you shave with your thumb on top?

[mjrtoo]

My elbow is pointed straight out to the side, not comfortable, but you get used to it. I did see after second glance that it was with the new B&B razor, I was talking about my techinque with a SS. Probably the same, but maybe not.

[Kyle]

My elbow is pointed straight out to the side, not comfortable, but you get used to it. I did see after second glance that it was with the new B&B razor, I was talking about my techinque with a SS. Probably the same, but maybe not.

Interesting. I don't think my battered joints will allow me to twist about that way. I've got to settle for thumb on bottom.

[Duggo]

Interesting. I don't think my battered joints will allow me to twist about that way. I've got to settle for thumb on bottom.

Hiya Kyle,

I've had good luck with your grip before, so could you post a pic so I can see what you are talking about?

and as an aside:

How did you take the picture of your classic two and three fingered grip located in the sticky in the new members forum?

Thanks in advance,

[Kyle]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3006

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3005

These two pictures were taken in the first person perspective (as though looking down at my hand). Moving the razor toward my face by bending the elbow puts my thumb on the bottom of the razor.

I have damaged cartilage in both wrists and shoulders (old sports injuries) that prevent me from raising my elbow high and twisting my wrist around to get the "thumb on top" position that mjrtoo is referring to.

Does that answer your question adequately?

[jazzman]

My elbow and shoulder are just fine, but I can't imagine a less comfortable or controllable grip than thumb on top. I tried "air shaving" that way and my wrist began to hurt.

[Kyle]

Air shaving...Is that the groomer's version of air guitar? :biggrin:

[jazzman]

You got it.:wink:

[Duggo]

Could someone post a picture of how they grip their B&B razor?

Thanks in advance,

[letterk]

Here you go. What was even more interesting was trying to figure out how to take a picture of my right handing with my DSLR.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=7639

[ouch]

You should have just held the razor in your left hand, shot with your right, then flipped the image. :lol:

No one would know.

[Duggo]

[QUOTE=letterk;255481]Here you go. What was even more interesting was trying to figure out how to take a picture of my right handing with my DSLR.

Hi John,

Thanks for the post! :thumbup1:

With a higher grip than what I'm used to, I would think that pressure could become an issue....:confused: Could you explain?

[Duggo]

Anyone else use a different grip? C'mon guys! :001_smile

[scagooch]

I hold mine the same way as John. I choke up on it.

[jazzman]

I hold mine much lower, letting the head's weight to the work. Sort of like Kyle's suggestion for the HD, with a fair amount of handle sticking out. That way, my third and fourth fingers can be used for a little more control.

[letterk]

[QUOTE=letterk;255481]Here you go. What was even more interesting was trying to figure out how to take a picture of my right handing with my DSLR.

Hi John,

Thanks for the post! :thumbup1:

With a higher grip than what I'm used to, I would think that pressure could become an issue....:confused: Could you explain?

I actually hold all my razors mid way so it's not an issue for me. I find I get less pressure this way.