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Today I was nicked twice! I have a scar right in the center of my right cheek that I got from an old facial surgery. I managed to dig my spike point into that bad boy. I have a 1/4 inch cut long shallow cut! :)
Then while changing hands to go lefty my thumb touched the edge ever so slightly and a cut was left behind. Pride was shaken but I am not going to give up!! Because regardless of the nicks this was my best shave yet (Shave number 7)! :rock:
I learned early on when shaving with a spike to keep my eye on where the point is at all times. I have hit the scales, or the monkey tail, or the hand holding the razor with my stretching hand and had some close calls. That is another thing I have learned to be careful of.
yep - the other night I decided to do a fast shave - not the best idea - was kind of full of myself and too comfortable - wound up nickin myself by the lip, by the ear and on the cheek.
Lesson I learned is concentrate, take the time to prep well and remember that each shave is just as new as the last so be careful.
andy
Slow and steady wins the race. I would rather be the Tortoise (slow and smooth) then the Haire (Fast and Hairy). Nicks are a part of shaving. Minimization is the key and then elimination. Good job if these are your first two! My nicks usually occur around my protruding chin. I'm working on it though.:tameshigiri:
I was the victim of a random act of slicery the other day myself and learned to not have Grandkids in the bathroom watching Grandpa shave.
I as just getting ready to do my ATG when my buddy Asa (4yr old all boy) decided to "give Grandpa a hug" and .... OOPPSS. A nice 1 1/2" skin lifter on my right cheek. The cut didn't bleed at first and as I leaned in to inspect the damage the dam opened up. Syptic pencil didn't even touch it. I ended up with a paper towel to try and get this cut to settle down however I ended up calling Grandma in and put a bandage on it. I was a bit over 4 hours till the cut stopped and it is healing fine now.
I chuckle about it now because the first thing I thought of was " where in the heck is the camera for the SRP boys".
so from no on, my buddy get to sit on the stool rather than right next to me. LOL life is fun!!
What's the old saying.....been-there-done-that? Well, you aren't alone. I realized early on that you shouldn't take your eyes off that blade once you put it in your hand, and if you are distracted, in ANY way, get it away from your face and stationary immediately. Spike points can be treacherous starting out. Keep tract of the point and use as much of the back half of the blade as possible till you gain more experience with it. Other than that, have a great time with the adventure.
Ray
Well It looks like I can join the I nicked myself club. Thanks for the advice to all. If there is ever a Sliced Earlobe club too I qualify, I just did not post that one! It was barely a nick.
OUCH...I would have been passed out cold or at least crying and hyperventilating enough to overshadow any type of manliness that comes from shaving with a straight.Quote:
Originally Posted by turbine712
Great attitude...keep it up and you will be rewarded and always remember to be patient when learning to use a straight. A wise old man once said "Respect the razor Grasshopper". or something to that effect.
Here is the trick to help. When shaving down the cheeks and you need to keep the toe tip lifted off the skin, blow a little air into the cheek and this will help you control what part of the blade touches the skin and which part doesn't. When I started shaving all I had was an unforgiving spike point, so the same cut happened to me as well.
I have not cut myself on the cheek since.
Good Luck!
Pabster
I hope that I never end up with a 1 1/2 incher! That would be gut wrenching! I actually got this nick by trying the scything motion I thing the wrist turn aimed the point into my scar!
I guess for now I have to really watch this scar on my cheek! I have never had to respect a non-living thing as much as have so far with this straight razor deal, but It is too addicting to stop!
Lol and its a scar so it will take longer to heal... I'm sorry for you.
Three things I have learned will absolutely give you nicks as a newbie.
1. Getting close to the mirror to see better, banging the scale on the mirror and nicking yourself.
2. Not watching the point. Especially on ROUND points. Just cus you think its not a point, if you don't mind where the edge ends you'll still recieve some blood.
3. Not watching the heel. Shaving your jawline and focusing on the point lead me to forget the heel a couple times. Got some injuries for it.
Also, I did somethign real dumb. I shaved with too much angle/pressure, got soem bleeders that ingrew, etc. Then I tried to SCRAPE the blade perpendicular to the skin to lift the whiskers out of the pores- this will work with a kitchen knife. Always done it. Kitchen knives aren't even close to as sharp asn a razor. I touched my face and got a 2 inch cut on my lip. ****