Thread: Pride comes before a fall

It happens to all of us. Sometimes when I feel a slight pinch or tug and i just think oh that was nothing... then the thin line of blood shows through what remains of the shaving cream. We all get a little lazy with stretching and prep. The older you get the more wrinkles you have to stretch smooth! I’ve cut myself many times over the years and it’s usually when I start thinking that I haven’t cut myself in years...

Adam

A week or so ago I had a little nick and did the toilet paper trick and remembered to remove the TP before I walked into work.

All was going well to about noon when I had an itch on my cheek. Wore a band aide the rest of the afternoon!

So I don’t have to figure it out the hard way.

How should I deal with the sideways hair problem on my neck?

I tried to shave with the razor slicing as it moved down and that didn’t turn out well.

Then I tried holding the razor upright toward my chin and shaving sideways, don’t do that because I had some surprisingly red results.

There must be a trick to it that doesn’t involve a cartridge razor.

On a side note, I was touching up my moustache with my clippers and caught the skin between my nostrils so let it be known that I can even cut myself with an electric razor

Steve

You are only on your 8th shave for now so I would recommend just doing North/South passes for the moment. Get that figured out then you can try to get fancy.

Tilt your head and scything strokes can add to it but as you said in your original post take it slow.

Here's a trick I learned because I have the crossways beard under my ears down onto my neck...now be careful, but, try a "rotating or scything" motion. The edge ALWAYS has to go perpendicular to the skin, but by "pivoting" around your thumb (depending on your grip) you'll find a semi-circle motion that trims all those whiskers but no skin.

My introduction to SR shaving was in a mall store -- Hoffritz-- but a lot like Art of Shaving in US malls now. I said to the guy who sold me my first SR, "what should I do" and he said, "never move the blade 'the long way'! " and drew a line down his cheek with his finger. I was terrified and never got a decent SR shave until almost 30 years later when I found SRP.

Lots of advice here, BUT, we've all cut ourselves. My worst came on my thumb when a distinguished senior, respected member here sold me a REALLY sharp SR that was sharpened all the way from toe to heel. My thumb slid up onto the heel while I was adjusting my grip. If not for my wife, I might still be bleeding 5 years later.

Go slowl! it's about the journey and learning, not the destination!

Originally Posted by STF

So I don’t have to figure it out the hard way.

How should I deal with the sideways hair problem on my neck?

I tried to shave with the razor slicing as it moved down and that didn’t turn out well.

Then I tried holding the razor upright toward my chin and shaving sideways, don’t do that because I had some surprisingly red results.

There must be a trick to it that doesn’t involve a cartridge razor.

On a side note, I was touching up my moustache with my clippers and caught the skin between my nostrils so let it be known that I can even cut myself with an electric razor

Steve

The only question that matters is ...

Why did you not put a picture up on "Cut of The Day" ??

Originally Posted by Magpie

The only question that matters is ...

Why did you not put a picture up on "Cut of The Day" ??

I should have, it's gonna happen again soon I'll bet so if I can get a good pic that doesn't show me crying I'll post it.

Originally Posted by STF

So I don’t have to figure it out the hard way.

How should I deal with the sideways hair problem on my neck?

I tried to shave with the razor slicing as it moved down and that didn’t turn out well.

Then I tried holding the razor upright toward my chin and shaving sideways, don’t do that because I had some surprisingly red results.

There must be a trick to it that doesn’t involve a cartridge razor.

On a side note, I was touching up my moustache with my clippers and caught the skin between my nostrils so let it be known that I can even cut myself with an electric razor

Steve

I have the same problem with neck hairs growing every which way. I find that if I have several days growth and do a really good prep, they come off pretty well with my straight in 2 passes. Otherwise, I switch to a DE for the against the grain strokes. Saves time and skin. Sometimes you just have to give in.

Originally Posted by DZEC

I have the same problem with neck hairs growing every which way. I find that if I have several days growth and do a really good prep, they come off pretty well with my straight in 2 passes. Otherwise, I switch to a DE for the against the grain strokes. Saves time and skin. Sometimes you just have to give in.

I have been advised by quite a few members to do what I am comfortable with and then finish off with my old razor until I get a bit more used to a straight razor.

That sounds like very good advice.

I guess the problem is my personality. When I decided to stop smoking, I threw half a packet of fags in the bin and just didn't smoke again.

When I decided to use a straight razor, I threw my cartridge razor and blades in the bin. I am all or nothing and I can understand that some will disagree with my attitude but I suppose it's how I am wired.

Having said all that, a DE razor sounds like a doable for touching up until I am really comfortable with the SR.

Shopper drug mart sell DE's for about $25 and I could get one of those.

I don't want an expensive one because I hope to be able to use the SR properlyish before too long.

What do you think?

Steve

Hi all,

I have been reading the forum and I have some questions if I may.

What are bug bites on the scales?

When people say they used neets foot oil and sanded the scales, do they soak the whole razor?

What's a magnetic razor?

Does it matter how fast the blade runs down the face, will it still cut as well if it moves slowly?

I have a board stop because it's supposed to be easier for a noob, is a hanging strop a lot harder to use?

If I got a hanging strop am I supposed to put some kind of stuff on the canvas side?

Thanks in advance .

Steve