Cross Hand Technique: Straight Razor Shaving

I'm not sure this a "real technique" but I thought I would mention it and would be curious if others have used this "technique"?

I'm new to Straight Razor shaving (about 3 months). But not wet shaving.

Everything I have read and seen, says while shaving the right side of your face, use your right hand and left side left hand.

But, I have found I get far less nicks and cuts and a smoother stroke when I cross (I use my right hand when shaving the left side of my face and my left hand on the right side). I notice that when I do that I get better angle/blade control and the blade can be more horizontally aligned, specifically meaning the blade is horizontal to my face at a 20 to 30 degree angle.

Has anyone else experienced this?

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Cross Hand Technique: Straight Razor Shaving