Shaving technique — strokes and movement of the razor

[Mr Mackay]

If I'm going for a longer lasting shave then it's: WTG, XTG, ATG and touch-ups (in that order). Otherwise: WTG, XTG and chin touch-up. I use straight, longer strokes whenever possible.

 

[Weekly]

When I shave 2 or 3 days growth
I do 2 Passes first is WTG using
Short slow strokes and the second
Pass is Buffing ATG , if I'm shaving
4 or more days growth I do 3 passes
WTG , XTG and a complete buffing
ATG pass and I buff at Mid Speed

 

[sm1h]

I'm just learning the techniques and was wondering if anyone here is shaving with both hands depending on which side of the face? I'm right handed so I just end up in kinda weird positions, so learning to use the left as well might be worth it.

 

[efsk]

I'm just learning the techniques and was wondering if anyone here is shaving with both hands depending on which side of the face? I'm right handed so I just end up in kinda weird positions, so learning to use the left as well might be worth it.

With a straight I use both hands: Left hand on the left side, right hand on the right side going up->down, right hand left and left hand right going down->up or sideways. Makes life easier for me.
DE's I'm strictly lefthanded.

 

[Deleted member 1881]

Ok, so, 3 passes, WTG, XTG & the last ATG.

J-hook over the Adam's apple,very dangerous spot if I don't pay attention. No buffing at all, careful pickups after the ATG, if there is still visible stubble in some areas, I leave it this way and rinse off.

 

[Johnny Fireburnout]

1. WTG
2. XTG
3. ATG
Still learning....

 

[DamianJ]

I go WTG and XTG, only very rarely going ATG and then never on my neck. I very often have the blade at an angle as I use it, which I've kind of fallen into the habit of doing after finding it cut easier rather than any conscious effort to do the Gillette slide.