Is this a good idea: shaky hands and a straight razor

cadfael_tex · Post by **cadfael_tex** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 7:27 am

Well not exactly that bad but...

I've become interested in going the SR route but here's the rub - I have some sort of neuropathy that makes my left hand numb and weak. It's like my arm is asleep and won't wake up.

In one way this would be a great time to try SR shaving as I don't have to get up and look presentable every day. However, I'm wondering how frustrating it would be to try it at this point???

Bright red and high volume means arterial spurt right?

TIA,
Tony

Squire · Post by **Squire** » Sat Aug 18, 2012 2:03 pm

Oh give it a shot Tony, I used one for years and may well take it up again.

Dave_D · Post by **Dave_D** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 4:24 pm

That sounds risky, I'd probably stay with a safety razor in those conditions.

Post by **drmoss_ca** » Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:21 pm

I'd rather want to sort out the neuropathy first - not that it's likely to be fixed, but it is the sort of thing that you want to know why it has happened and whether it will proceed.
After that, go for it! Straight razors are not difficult to use, merely difficult to hone. Six shaves in, you will be beginning to take confident shortcuts.

Chris

jgkeegan · Post by **jgkeegan** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:38 pm

Have you considered simply trying it using your right hand only?

--james

SmallTank · Post by **SmallTank** » Fri Oct 26, 2012 7:12 pm

If its minimal don't worry..if its moderate to severe see an MD