Thread: One moment of inattention.

I've shaved around 8 or 9 times. Up until now I've managed to avoid any cuts. Last night I put a 2 inch cut on the left side of my face, along the jawline. I'm experimenting with using both hands, this may have been a factor. I believe I moved the blade lengthwise just slightly. Or I may have held the blade at an incorrect angle and applied too much pressure.
Out comes the steptic pencil, and I finished up.
Straight shaving is enjoyable, I am still working on coordination and smoothness.
As my stropping skills get better I'm sure things will get smoother.
I am enjoying the process.

Regards,
Mitch

Yep, payin' the dues! I keep saying I have scares a pirate would be proud of! ARRRRRRRRRRRGH, maty, pass the styptic!

With a sharp blade, you can cause a cut by releasing the tension from the skin with the blade still in contact with your face. Ask me how I know

The funniest part was, when I woke up the next morning, my wife saw the line on my face.

Pointed and went "Ooooooooohhhhh", then walked away laughing.


I'll use this later as a lead-in as to why I need a different razor.

Regards,
Mitch

all it takes is a touch and your cut before you know it. At least it doesnt hurt! MUCH!

I'll use this later as a lead-in as to why I need a different razor.

Yeah, anything one can do to "justify" a case of RAD is fair game as far as I'm concerned!

2.5 weeks for me on a spike point--I'm now "paying dues" on recessed areas below my jawline if I'm not careful/creative...

Originally Posted by PA23-250

Yeah, anything one can do to "justify" a case of RAD is fair game as far as I'm concerned!

I am using the ‘I don’t know what I like yet’ excuse. A hollow ground, half, quarter, wedge, 3/8, 5/8, 6/8… I put two on the bathroom sink and they keep having babies! These darn straight razors breed like rabbits.