The importance of staying FOCUSED !!

So after 4 or 5 months of SR shaving daily I start my day like any other. But before I begin my morning ritual I notice that the dog is acting funny. After giving Fido the once over I determine I have to get him to the Vet. So I dial up the Vet and make an appointment. I still have plenty of time to get a shave in without rushing. So off I go.

I examine my recently honed razor and determine it is wicked sharp, and make a mental note that I need to bring my "A" game. Lather up, and off we go. I am almost finished with my shave and my mind starts to drift as I am more than a little bit concerned about the pooch. A millisecond loss of focus resulted in a 3 inch gash on my cheek from placing the razor on my face at the wrong angle. Thank God the razor wasn't moving or I would be writing this from the ER. I ended up with more of a slash than a cut. But bloody none the less.

But wait, the blood bath continues. So now I am focused on the gash on my face and put the razor down while looking at my face. Once again, lack of focus results in a cut to my finger.

Bottom line lesson learned: If you are not 100% focused on that razor every second it is in your hand, put the damn thing down and walk away !!!! This is the first time I cut myself. It is also the first time my SR shave didn't have 100% of my attention.

On the plus side, I am kinda digging the Pirate look.

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Originally Posted by Newton3108

So after 4 or 5 months of SR shaving daily I start my day like any other. But before I begin my morning ritual I notice that the dog is acting funny. After giving Fido the once over I determine I have to get him to the Vet. So I dial up the Vet and make an appointment. I still have plenty of time to get a shave in without rushing. So off I go.

I examine my recently honed razor and determine it is wicked sharp, and make a mental note that I need to bring my "A" game. Lather up, and off we go. I am almost finished with my shave and my mind starts to drift as I am more than a little bit concerned about the pooch. A millisecond loss of focus resulted in a 3 inch gash on my cheek from placing the razor on my face at the wrong angle. Thank God the razor wasn't moving or I would be writing this from the ER. I ended up with more of a slash than a cut. But bloody none the less.

But wait, the blood bath continues. So now I am focused on the gash on my face and put the razor down while looking at my face. Once again, lack of focus results in a cut to my finger.

Bottom line lesson learned: If you are not 100% focused on that razor every second it is in your hand, put the damn thing down and walk away !!!! This is the first time I cut myself. It is also the first time my SR shave didn't have 100% of my attention.

On the plus side, I am kinda digging the Pirate look.

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Soooo, how's the dog?? (:shrug:) Just kidding! Hopefully ALL is well!



Is the dog OK? :idea:

We've all had momentary laps and dumb moments, especially in the first year and chasing the perfect shave.

Still have a slight scar on my finger from a lapse in smarts and tried a wonky angle.

I have a two inch scar on my cheek from a similar moment. Prates unite![emoji12]

Yup...been there done that. Not quite 3 inches...but an inch on my chin. And as you said, it only takes a fraction of a second of inattention and the blade is digging in. The good news is...it will heal and it is a good excuse to dig out those SE or DE razors that are now gathering dust and show them they still mean something to you.

If you don't keep your eye on that edge, it will remind you.

At least you know your edge was keen!