Non-dominant hand shaving

**Slowhand** · 02-15-2011, 05:09 AM

How good are you? I haven't gotten BBS in 3 days with my left hand. I'm not doing it out of curiosity, either. Here's my reason:

That bone pointing up and to the left is the clavicle, and it doesn't belong there.

So, any good tips for non-dominant hand shaving?

**ateace** · 02-15-2011, 07:54 AM

I'd go with something easy and brainless, like a cart or electric for a few weeks until all healed up.

**AECUSN** · 02-15-2011, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by ateace

I'd go with something easy and brainless, like a cart or electric for a few weeks until all healed up.

+1

Or get your significant other to shave you, if you trust them that much!

Slowhand, I love your signature.

**hatch_hermit** · 02-15-2011, 08:16 AM

I started trying to use my left hand to do the left side of my face. After seeing your problem I'm going to keep at it. You never know.

I also love your signature.

**edorgon** · 02-15-2011, 08:23 AM

ouch

**edorgon** · 02-15-2011, 08:24 AM

ouch

**inspiringK** · 02-15-2011, 08:24 AM

A while ago I gave it a try and it just didn't work that well, but I had the choice.

A buddy of mine is a tennis coach, he tore up a bunch of tenants in his right wrist a few years ago. The catch is that he still had to keep coaching, so he learned to use his left hand. It was tough at first, but he still says that it helped him learn a lot about tennis that he had never needed to think about and ultimately improved his right hand skills. So, if nothing else, maybe this can be a good re-learning experience?

**Greglam** · 02-15-2011, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by ateace

I'd go with something easy and brainless, like a cart or electric for a few weeks until all healed up.

+2

I can't even brush my teeth with my left hand let alone trying to shave with it!

It would be an electric for me or somehow try a cart.

Good luck!

-Greg

**franz** · 02-15-2011, 09:48 AM

Your clavicle doesn't look that good. Have you considered seeking medical attention?

I did a little bit of shaving with my non-dominant hand yesterday. Slow and cautious, like relearning how to shave. I used what I consider to be a very forgiving blade (Lord). That helped.

**Eric V** · 02-15-2011, 11:18 AM

Hmmmm. I'll try LH shaving tomorrow. Sounds like weird fun.

**Longsword** · 02-15-2011, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by hatch_hermit

I started trying to use my left hand to do the left side of my face. After seeing your problem I'm going to keep at it. You never know.

+1

I'm very right-handed with blades and such, and never even tried to shave left-handed. Now I realise I'll have to try and keep at it.

Thanks h_h and OP.

**jbenuniv** · 02-15-2011, 12:51 PM

I'm left handed, and so far I haven't given it a shot with my right. Maybe I'll try it now, though.

**KeithS** · 02-15-2011, 01:22 PM

We make using the non-dominant foot a regular part of soccer practice. It does force you to think about what you do. So does teaching others.

**Catalin** · 02-15-2011, 01:47 PM

I, like most str8 shavers use both hands to avoid contorsions. It was tough at first, but now I'm pretty good at it. I recently discovered that I get most cuts from shaving with my dominant hand. Go figure...

**dpmtherrien** · 02-15-2011, 01:54 PM

Since I've been straight shaving I've become pretty good with my other hand, but I do need both hands to stretch the skin though.

When I use my DE razor I only use my strong, my right hand, but I can do a complete shave using my DE with the one hand. Taking a look at that X-ray it doesn't look as if you'll be using both hands for awhile. Good luck on the recoup.

**Compaq** · 02-15-2011, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by Slowhand

and it doesn't belong there.

I'm sorry, but I laughed a little

I've played with thought of trying just for the fun of it, but haven't started yet.

I hope your shave hand gets well soon. Just as this guy here:

**Slowhand** · 02-16-2011, 07:07 AM

I have sought medical attention. All 3 ligaments holding the clavicle in place are shredded. If it's going to heal on it's own, it'll do it in 6-8 weeks. My job is to rest, ice, immobilize, tape it. Surgery in 8-10 weeks if not healed on its own.

It feels pretty good. And, I've gotten better at going left handed with my Flare Tip, but nowhere near BBS. Probably SAS, which is fine.

**Monkeydad** · 02-16-2011, 08:27 AM

I actually started shaving with a DE when my right, dominant arm was out of order from a work injury. I could not lift weights and needed a new hobby. I found B&B in a wetshaving thread on a fitness forum and took it up, shaving with my off-hand, the left.

It can be done and helps you develop some extra dexterity in your lazy hand.

**Jim1968** · 02-16-2011, 08:35 AM

This answered a question that I had yesterday and didn't post. Which was how many people shave with the non dominant hand. Now I know it is fewer than I thought. I will try it this weekend and see how difficult it is with my right hand.

**gearchow** · 02-16-2011, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by Slowhand

I have sought medical attention. All 3 ligaments holding the clavicle in place are shredded. If it's going to heal on it's own, it'll do it in 6-8 weeks. My job is to rest, ice, immobilize, tape it. Surgery in 8-10 weeks if not healed on its own.

It feels pretty good. And, I've gotten better at going left handed with my Flare Tip, but nowhere near BBS. Probably SAS, which is fine.

My guess would be snowboarding, but there are other ways to blast a clavicle.

SAS is my usual shave anyways. I've tried shaving with my left, but it is a bit time consuming and I get nervous in the difficult areas. But I know that straight shavers make a point at becoming ambidextrous and I can see where being ambidextrous with a DE could even be useful - even with two functioning arms.

Remember, ice is nice.

-jim