Thread: Major Calamity, newbie error!

Originally Posted by DMA

However this particular ding was quite severe, as it happened because I slipped and nearly dropped the razor in to the sink, resulting in my losing my balance and then cracking the end of the razor on the faucet.....

It could have been so much worse and taught me an invaluable lesson, hey do say that most accidents happen in the home!

"It could have been so much worse" may be the understatement of the day.
And a reminder for us all - thank you for sharing.

After using a washcloth on the counter for years I have started using my weak side forearm as a location to strop off the lather. (And I switch hands during the shave - but clear the blade when it is in my dominate hand)

One of the benefits for me of wiping vs. rinsing was I could focus on the "flow" - my "what do I do now" pauses went away. Not that this is a race, I enjoy it - but being able to shave with a straight every day (and not being retired) means you need to be efficient.

You are fortunate that only the razor was damaged, frustrating as that is.

Originally Posted by DMA

Hi thanks for the feedback, and I to have taken up using a rolled damp face cloth to wipe the razor on whilst shaving.
However this particular ding was quite severe, as it happened because I slipped and nearly dropped the razor in to the sink, resulting in my losing my balance and then cracking the end of the razor on the faucet.
Absolute stupidity, caused by a wet floor in the bathroom and my lack of concentration, I was thinking about the shave to come and not where I was putting my feet.
Needless to say, I am far more aware of wet floors after a shower, and never to have an open razor in my hand without being well rooted to the floor!
It could have been so much worse and taught me an invaluable lesson, hey do say that most accidents happen in the home!

Wow, almost had fifty shades of shave...bodda bing
Carefully, even though that razor may be one of a kind do are you, and one isceayier to get over loosing than the other.