From ShaveWiki
The BALANCE POINT METHOD of holding your razor.
This method works for any razor, Single Edge, Gillettes, Merkurs, etc. It gives you maximum control and is the best way to let THE WEIGHT OF THE RAZOR DO THE WORK, without putting any additional pressure on the blade. It works especially well with heavy razors like the Sledgehammer Slant (Merkur 39C.)
I discovered this by accident one day, about 3 months into my wet-shaving odyssey. Immediately, I felt I was onto something, and knew that it needed to be shared with the B&B community.
First, Span the razor across your finger, finding the center of gravity. This is where the head and the handle will be in equilibrium.
This is where you want to grip the razor. Use 2 fingers, 3 fingers, whatever you find comfortable. I hold mine between index and thumb. You'll know you have the right place when you can "twiddle" the razor like a pencil.
Using the Balance Point Method, you can accurately guide the razor anywhere you want it to go. You can use it WTG, ATG, or XTG, and guide it in accurately for detail areas and trouble spots.
There will be minimum pressure on your skin, and maximum harvesting of whiskers.
Practice for a day or two using "dry runs" without a blade, until you get comfortable with the technique.
Lots of shavers have tried this grip, and gotten good results with it. I welcome your comments and feedback, either in public forums or via PM. You are invited to join the BALANCE POINT METHOD Social Group, whether you use this technique or not.
