Thread: Dropped My Straight Razor!!

Sounds like we have the beginnings of a new old mans extreme sport. Stropping and shaving with a straight buck naked.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Sounds like we have the beginnings of a new old mans extreme sport. Stropping and shaving with a straight buck naked.

Bob

Triple X games ? :<0)

perhaps, if you pm a mod they will help you change your name without creating a second account.

we have all done similar things if we are being honest. most of the time I have not been as lucky as you my shin caught an open blade once not fun.

enjoy,
jim

Originally Posted by BobH

Sounds like we have the beginnings of a new old mans extreme sport. Stropping and shaving with a straight buck naked.

Bob

there are probably more commando shaver than you think.... there used to be a group for that.... only tricky if you use cold water.

Listen you idiot....

I don't have any advice, I just wanted to say that.

Michael

If it makes you feel any better, within 30 seconds of getting my first straight, I split open my knuckle deep enough to cause a permanent scar. You live and learn, I guess.

If guys are not dropping their razors, they are knocking then against the sink or tap, and if they aren't doing that they are posting up in the cut thread.

You see, idiot, lots of mishaps occur. We share them to help others feel at peace with their imperfection, and to help others hopefully avoid carelessness.

Now I'll share mine.

I got my second custom razor and on my first shave with it, I dropped it. I danced and avoided and contact of the blade to my dermis (and yes, I was nude when this happened). The blade landed (square point) toe first and cut a hole in the bath mat and nearly stuck in the floor. It damaged the toe quite nicely. So that is how I decided to hone a smile into my new custom

You see, one mishap opens the door to opportunity (learning advanced honing/repair). It all turned out fine (except for the mat).

You can lightly draw the blade against your thumbnail edge, to feel for any chips. It is amazing how sensitive our senses are. Or you could do the Three finger test. Or you could buy a $10 60x Loupe and visually inspect it.
I recommend all 3.

If it looks good, Idiot, just strop and shave and see. Dragging it across the thumbnail or cutting paper, or buying microscopes will only dull an edge which has not been damaged.
If it is OK, it is OK! Enjoy being a lucky Idiot and count your blessings!
My last response to an idiot. See ya as you have rejoined! (PM me as you do. Hard to miss idiots at times, even under new names ! ).

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Hard to miss idiots at times, even under new names ! ).

Did you call Sharptonn? I heard your looking for me