Major Calamity, newbie error!

It goes a bit like this, get in from Golf, have a Long shower, prep my face and reach for my brand new E-Koorat from SRD. Started shaving with it, my first near wedge, wasn't comfortable so switched to my Dovo, all going well until I picked up the E-K to clean it and then..........dinged it on the tap/faucet at the tip of the blade, so I really buggered it up, felt gutted so now it's going back to Lynn art SRD to be fixed buy the master.
A moments Lack of attention and disaster ensues, I feel like a bloody idiot for being so careless.
Thats the last time that's going to happen, I hope!

Probably not the last time. It happens to all of us at one time or another. Does not matter if you are new or experienced.

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Originally Posted by DMA

It goes a bit like this, get in from Golf, have a Long shower, prep my face and reach for my brand new E-Koorat from SRD. Started shaving with it, my first near wedge, wasn't comfortable so switched to my Dovo, all going well until I picked up the E-K to clean it and then..........dinged it on the tap/faucet at the tip of the blade, so I really buggered it up, felt gutted so now it's going back to Lynn art SRD to be fixed buy the master.
A moments Lack of attention and disaster ensues, I feel like a bloody idiot for being so careless.
Thats the last time that's going to happen, I hope!

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Don't feel to bad gets everyone sooner or later. Once it's fixed will be as good as new and you got a lesson to boot

I did the same when my cell phone went off about 6:00 am.

These things happen. Sending it back to Lynn was a very smart move.

Yup these things do happen so don't feel too bad about it.

Bob

Don't beat yourself up over it. No-one died! Do you rinse your blade off under the running tap? If you do, then knocking the edge is easily done. Just wipe the blade as shaving on a towel, flannel or tissue. Much safer for your edges.

When I reach for mine, to prevent dingd, I angle the spine up so the spine will tale any dings and not the edge.

I rinse my blades under the tap too, it happens...

Never let your eyes leave that blade when it's in your hands is a bit of advice that was passed on to me. I started using that tidbit, quit dinging blades.

I like to use very low water pressure from the faucet. Blade can be further away without splashing. Or you can change the faucet over to a nice high one which makes it easier again

better the blade than the user , I ran a full hollow across my knuckle awhile back during a shave such a clean cut it paused before it gushed .
Straights leave no room for complacency , its mind on the job at all times
Shooters advice is good never let your eyes leave the blade

Not fun, but at least no severe damage was done! Hopefully you will never hear the sound of a blade cracking- now that is painful!!
Just remember to always pay attention, a straight requires it to avoid issues.

A goose neck faucet $200-300 installed will save you a lot of headache by moving the faucet 3-4 inches up and out of the danger zone.

An easier approach is to leave the razor out of the sink entirely. I wipe lather off with a wash cloth. The blade is kept dry, reducing the risk of corrosion, and there is no chance of dinging against the faucet or sink because the razor never gets near either of them.

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Originally Posted by Euclid440

A goose neck faucet $200-300 installed will save you a lot of headache by moving the faucet 3-4 inches up and out of the danger zone.

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+1 for the goose neck. It is not a cure all but if you are rinsing under the faucet it is a nice addition to your shave den. I have the bad habit of rinsing under water so I changed my faucet. Off course Utopian's idea doesn't cost a thing!

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Originally Posted by Euclid440

A goose neck faucet $200-300 installed will save you a lot of headache by moving the faucet 3-4 inches up and out of the danger zone.

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You can also install it yourself in about 10 minutes

The last time I dinged one on the faucet was the day I went and bought a large sponge covered in microfiber cloth. Been using that ever since to wipe the blade. It sits on the side of the sink away from the faucet or anything else.

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Originally Posted by Utopian

An easier approach is to leave the razor out of the sink entirely. I wipe lather off with a wash cloth. The blade is kept dry, reducing the risk of corrosion, and there is no chance of dinging against the faucet or sink because the razor never gets near either of them.

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+1

I did similar thing and now use a wet wash cloth to wipe of the blade and keep it away from the sink. No problems since.

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!

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Originally Posted by Utopian

An easier approach is to leave the razor out of the sink entirely. I wipe lather off with a wash cloth. The blade is kept dry, reducing the risk of corrosion, and there is no chance of dinging against the faucet or sink because the razor never gets near either of them.

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I do the same with the following provisions:

Cloth is dry
The only part of the blade that touches the cloth is the spine
After completing the shave, I wipe the blade on a damp then dry towel before stropping on linen/leather

The blade is not wiped clean after it is loaded with lather. Some people do this but I do not think it is necessary. I want the accumulated lather removed but not in its entirety. YMMV

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Originally Posted by Euclid440

A goose neck faucet $200-300 installed will save you a lot of headache by moving the faucet 3-4 inches up and out of the danger zone.

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A bale of white hand towels at costco will set you back 12 bucks and remove steel interfacing with anything hard completely!

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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!

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"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.

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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!

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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.