Thread: Bad Day at Black Rock

The first time I used a "spike" razor, I quite nearly removed a piece of my ear whilst shaving my right cheek. Bled like a stuck pig, as the saying goes, no offense intended to our porcine friends. Since then, I've regarded myself as one of those people to whom you'd only give kindergarten scissors, the ones that have rounded tips. Also, I gave up on spike-points altogether!

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ahem.....at the risk of repeating myself......






PAIN HEALS

I had a string of mishaps until I went "slow motion". It took about two weeks of training until it became automatic. Now, everything is normal speed until I step up to the sink to shave. Then, like slowing down a video, I go into slow motion. I reach for the soap, brush, razor all with slow motion moves. I use the towell, rinse the face, switch the razor from one hand to the next---all in slow motion. I rinse off everything in slow motion. I even breath in slow motion. When everything is put back for the next day, I convert to regular speed. Sound dumb? Well, I've had no more mishaps, and I am much more relaxed and the shave is more enjoyable. Like I said, it took some training, but the slow motion oasis is now an automatic behavior.
Give it a try!
Carry on,
Ron

Been at it several months. Two days ago.. whacked myself good. Concentration is the key. Cocky and or hurried results in the same damage. But , the wife thinks its sexy. If I get a great shave or cut no matter, its still sexy smooth or scarred. Go figure!

I also have some simple rules about straight shaving.

1. Never shave naked.
2. Keep an eye on the blade at all times while it's in my hand(s).
3. Make sure I have enough ass and elbow room so I don't bump into anything.
4. Don't talk to anyone.
5. Kick the cat out of the room (PETA note: "kick" is just a figure of speech ).

Originally Posted by stangman

1. Never shave naked.
2. Keep an eye on the blade at all times while it's in my hand(s).
3. Make sure I have enough ass and elbow room so I don't bump into anything.
4. Don't talk to anyone.
5. Kick the cat out of the room (PETA note: "kick" is just a figure of speech ).

1. Uhm ... I'm actually joining Rich and going comando for about half my shaves these days.
2. AYE
3. AYE
4. You obviously don't live with someone like my wife The Validator.
5. I wonder how a new cat here may change that for me, but I don't suspect there'll be any issues.

X

I use rounded and spikes but I almost did the Vangough thing with a new spike. I agree, keep your eye on the blade. Although it is a bit tough when I'm shaving the back of my head.

Originally Posted by stangman

I also have some simple rules about straight shaving.

1. Never shave naked.

Wrong wrong wrong!!!!!!!

ALWAYS shave naked. You want concentration? Stand in the nip whilst holding a leathally sharp blade a couple of feet above your prize possession. You won't slip!

I want to add another don't though for those who haven't made the mistake yet...

Never have a shave after a golden throat charmer or two! Too much confidence not enough dexterity!

I shave comando about 80%of the time as I shave right after the shower and don't feel like run to the room to get dressed and come back...

PETA...
People for the
Eating of
Tasty
Animals


My wifes cat finally leaves me alone in the bathroom, took a while for the bugger to get it through it's head....