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Never bled, when i put my ASB on i felt no burn either. Was at work having a cup of coffee with someone and they noticed it.
I put some antibiotics on it just now, hopefully it goes away fast. Guessing my left hand is still not quite as proficient as i would like.
Any ideas on what maneuver i pulled here to do this too myself? so i can try to avoid a repeat :)
*i did some cleanup on the picture. its not quite that red and i didnt realize i had any razor burn there!
I've done that, but never anything quite as long as that. Must've been the full length of the blade nearly! When you go XTG do you go toward the ear, or away? Looks like you've paused, even only briefly, & that's allowed a bit more pressure to be applied, causing that to happen.
Looks like a product of slicing motion. Did you rest the edge on your face contemplating what to do next?
i usually do 2 XTG passes. one towards the ear, then one away from the ear on the jawline.Quote:
Originally Posted by ben.mid
Well, it's most likely either right at the start of a stroke, or as sparq suggested, dragged the blade slightly, or paused, when avoiding your ear at the end of the return stroke. They heal quickly as it's just the top layers of the skin!
Well i guess i answered my question of, "is my razor sharp ?"Quote:
Originally Posted by ben.mid
I'm not sure that's going to catch on as a standard test though.:D
i get that every once in a while, basically you put too much pressure and then paused and started again without pulling away. should heal in a few days with no mark
Yep, sharp razor! :tu Like all have already said, you probably paused with the blade touching your skin. Live and learn! :w I think it took me two time to get it to sink in. :gaah:Quote:
Originally Posted by Slartibartfast
Doesn't look so bad... I would be more upset about the irritation. After all, it may get in the way of the next shave.
I dont really see/feel any irritation. i only saw it in that picture after messing with the colors/brightness.Quote:
Originally Posted by a350z4me
I got two or three of those when I first started out too!:gaah:
Light touch, keep the razor moving, and the angle very shallow.
I did that *exact* same mark on my first XTG pass I attempted with a straight. Like you, I had no idea that I'd done it until my wife brought it to my attention.
I got one like that a week ago, but it was a little deeper and shed 2 or 3 drops of blood. I didnt pause, but it was at the last spot of the shave and the cream I was trying out had dried up significantly. I was thinking to myself "that feels a bit rough" and then it happened. I just lathered on top of it and shaved in the other direction and put a few drop of hydrogen peroxide on it. A week later no mark whatsoever is left.
I've gotten a looong slice on my face before much like you have there....It didn't even hurt when I did it! You must've done a slight slicing motion for a second, causing that. If it didn't hurt or bleed, at least you know you have a really sharp razor on your hands!
Just be careful and I'm sure you'll do fine next time. We have these slip-ups every once in a while....:shrug:
I get that every now and then. When you come in make sure the blade contacts at an angle rather than perpendicular to your face. I get it when I am bringing the blade to my face and not paying attention. In fact, I get it the exact same place.
You thought about it ! Be honest. You pictured that cut in your mind before it happened. No? :rolleyes:
let me guess.... spike point.
been there... done that! unfortunately :)