I've got about 60 shaves under my belt (figure of speech, gentlemen) and am doing well...with a great deal of help from the fine people who frequent SRP.

But his morning, using a professionally honed blade, I cut my cheek while on a simple with the grain pass that anyone could do with closed eyes. The cut didnt come from heel or toe, but somewhere along the blade between ends. It seems that the skin was opened in a small jagged line...and pulled back some (sounds worse than it is). I cant figure out why...and wonder if it had something to do with the skin condition there. Every other nick I've received was earned by some carelessness, a small gamble, etc. Not this. Happen to you experienced guys?

The razor is an Original Wapie. It has not been used much and should not require anything more than stropping (was stropped before use). Yet I also noticed that it was pulling and less comfortable than my own hone jobs. The type of blade accounts for much, I know. But I am also thinking....just maybe...perhaps...even a professional honing can be less than perfect. With my work I have the benefit of hone/test/hone/retest etc. I think that can account for something?

Anyway, best to all,

Jim