14 Strokes of Shaving

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of Stroke 1?

Reverse Free-Hand, Bottom of the neck to grain change

Free-Hand, Across the chin

Back-Hand, Side burn to middle of jaw

Free-Hand, Side burn to middle of jaw (correct)

What is the definition of Stroke 2?

Free-Hand, Center of the lip to corner of the lip

Reverse Free-Hand, Bottom of the lip

Free-Hand, Across the chin

Back-Hand, Middle of the jaw to corner of the mouth (correct)

What is the definition of Stroke 3?

Reverse Free-Hand, Bottom of the neck to grain change

Free-Hand, Jawbone to grain change

Free-Hand, Center of the lip to corner of the lip (correct)

Back-Hand, Side burn to middle of the jaw

What is the definition of Stroke 4?

Free-Hand, Jawbone to grain change Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Stroke 5?

Reverse Free-Hand, Bottom of the neck to grain change Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Stroke 6?

Back-Hand, Center of the lip to corner of the lip Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Stroke 7?

Back-Hand, Side burn to middle of the jaw Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Stroke 8?

Free-Hand, Middle of the jaw to corner of the mouth Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Stroke 9?

Back-Hand, Jawbone to grain change Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Stroke 10?

Reverse Free-Hand, Bottom of the neck to grain change Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Stroke 11?

Free-Hand, Across the chin Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Stroke 12?

Free-Hand, Bottom of the chin to Adam's apple Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Stroke 13?

Reverse Free-Hand, Bottom of the neck to Adam's apple Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Stroke 14?

Reverse Free-Hand, Bottom of the lip Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Strokes of Shaving Overview

Total of 14 distinct shaving strokes, each utilizing different techniques.
Techniques include Free-Hand, Back-Hand, and Reverse Free-Hand.

Stroke Techniques

Free-Hand: Typically involves a direct and smooth motion without using the back of the hand.
Back-Hand: Employs the back of the hand to angle the blade for a closer shave.
Reverse Free-Hand: Uses an upward motion, often beginning at the neck and moving toward the jaw.

Individual Strokes

Stroke 1: Free-Hand from sideburn to middle of the jaw.
Stroke 2: Back-Hand from middle of the jaw to the corner of the mouth.
Stroke 3: Free-Hand from the center to the corner of the lip.
Stroke 4: Free-Hand from the jawbone to the grain change.
Stroke 5: Reverse Free-Hand from the bottom of the neck to the grain change.
Stroke 6: Back-Hand from the center of the lip to the corner of the lip.
Stroke 7: Back-Hand from sideburn to middle of the jaw.
Stroke 8: Free-Hand from middle of the jaw to the corner of the mouth.
Stroke 9: Back-Hand from the jawbone to the grain change.
Stroke 10: Reverse Free-Hand from the bottom of the neck to the grain change.
Stroke 11: Free-Hand applied across the chin area.
Stroke 12: Either Free-Hand or Back-Hand from the bottom of the chin to the Adam's apple.
Stroke 13: Reverse Free-Hand from the bottom of the neck to the Adam's apple.
Stroke 14: Reverse Free-Hand from the bottom of the lip.

Description

Test your knowledge of the 14 strokes of shaving with this interactive flashcard quiz. Each card features a stroke and its corresponding shaving technique. Perfect for those looking to refine their grooming skills.