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I guess it was bound to happen. Changing hands with the razor and put a little slit in the end of my left thumb. :( It could have been much worse. Not too much blood, but realizing I had been thrown off my rhythm and not wanting to to finish up one-handed, I pulled out the M3 and called it a day with the straight. Lesson learned -- I hope.
A sharp knife seems dull , compared to a shave ready razor . When you are using a sharp razor , you need to pay close attention to everything you do with it . Don't let this discourage you from using a str8 . Sometimes , a razor needs to cut you to get your respect :D . (trust me , I know)
*str8 razor speaking* You have earned my respect grasshoppa, now i must give you a mark to remember and know that I am the boss.Quote:
Originally Posted by dave5225
I got bit twice in the last few days--just little ones, but enough to remind you how sharp these things are. I was using a freshly-honed razor, and the edge was wicked sharp but not yet smoothed out from multiple stroppings. Bumped my upper lip lightly, which left a little welt that stung but didn't quite bleed. Caught the skin under my chin on a XTG stroke, which left a small cut that bled until I cauterized it with the styptic pencil... THAT stung. :)
Josh
I love the feel of styptic in the morning!Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshEarl
Though I don't use it daily :P
Where do you guys buy your styptic pencils? Walgreens or something?
Should be some there, I myself living in Canada got mine at Shoppers Drug Mart.Quote:
Originally Posted by misteredwino
Though I know that they have them at Walmart as well (evil evil Walmart)
Any drug store will have a styptic pen. I got mine at CVS. Don't quite remember which isle they would be in.. Don't think I saw them in the shaving isle, but they were right next to some talc.Quote:
Originally Posted by misteredwino
My razor bit my lip today. It stopped bleeding almost immediately and it's not visible at all, but there's this little spot on the upper lip near the right corner of my mouth that's a little testy feeling. And all because the razor just jumped a little as it contacted my mustache.
I don't use styptic, just cold water and a moment of direct pressure with tissue paper.
X
Jeez... I need to take a break and grow a beard for a while. My face is starting to look like target practice for the national knife throwers association. People at work are starting to take notice. They keep asking me if the cats got to me. At this point I just nod and turn away.
Yet, I shall endeavour to preserver. I will master this thing come hell, high water or looking like a veteran Montreal Habs goalie from the good ol' days.
One other thing... Don't drive a razor under the influence of alcohol. The penalty and payment is immediate!
Anyway, I have 2 Wapi's to hone that showed up at my door today! YES, Its a good day! :y