Thread: Oh man, I just cut myself good...

Originally Posted by shooter74743

Superglue is real good at closing skin...just used some today. Layed my finger open sharpening my axe. Don't ask. I'm just not so sure about getting into the cosmetics though...

I'm just sayin...there's times when maybe you don't feel like a lot of explaining.

One more thing about the superglue-- if your fingers tend to crack and bleed this time of year, brush on just a bit. Doesn't sting at all, fixes things right up, and has only given me a little brain damage.

by the way -- is that axe shave-ready?

I still get a nick from time to time but it's always when I'm tired or not quite awake yet.

I once gave myself a nice lateral gash below my cheekbone because I was experimenting with how to shave the whiskers on my cheekbone and managed to mentally drift away in the middle of the pass - until the entire cutting surface embedded into the flesh below it. Immediate sting and a nice Hollywood-looking flow of blood.

Some guys at work asked about and I told them that I was probably a little to tired to be straight razor shaving that morning with a 1820 vintage, really heavy, full one inch thick blade. That pretty much turned the conversation into curiosity about SR shaving and may have converted one of them.

The lessons I learned were to NEVER allow my mind to drift especially when using a blade that's new to me, be extra careful if I'm tired or not quite awake, and always be very direct about shaving badges of honor! :-)

You're not alone Mike and welcome aboard :beer:

Just when I thought I wouldn't nick myself ( not due to overconfidence ) I did so few weeks ago. Matter of fact it wasn't a nick it was more laceration on both cheeks. Think the Joker ( TDK ). My friend was nagging and I got annoyed.

If your mind drifts or you find yourself being distracted it best to put the blade down and take care of it mate. :beer:

Originally Posted by Bruce

MrM,

Well, you've joined the club, welcome.

As others have said, watch the sideways movement of the razor, remember to stretch and puff out your cheeks to avoid getting a roll of skin ahead of the razor, try not to start the stroke on unlathered skin, and start the stroke with a moving razor.

How have I missed this? That is the only way that I've cut myself!
I tried this morning, and it seems so simple!

Thanks for the tip.

Originally Posted by ursus

Does the culture we live in require demand such conformity to norm that shaving habits would need to be hidden? To be honest, I've wondered about this quite a bit myself (and still don't know the answer)...

Anyways, you could always put a positive spin on it and since it's probable that there's some who haven't found decent shaves. Or, you can stay in the norm with some made-up explanation. I've read "I have the world's meanest cat" mentioned here before.

Excellent reply Ursus...let us not be detained to do what we like and be what we are just to follow the crowd or to be molded by peer pressure.

Originally Posted by stimpy52

I'm just sayin...there's times when maybe you don't feel like a lot of explaining.

One more thing about the superglue-- if your fingers tend to crack and bleed this time of year, brush on just a bit. Doesn't sting at all, fixes things right up, and has only given me a little brain damage.

by the way -- is that axe shave-ready?

I guess I'm the one with "Dain Bramage" sharpening an axe that sharp, I'm just a little goofy when it comes to edged instruments...I like them sharp. The axe isn't "shave-ready", but it will take a few tufts from the forearm hair. I had to check after you asked.

Originally Posted by Hogrider

Excellent reply Ursus...let us not be detained to do what we like and be what we are just to follow the crowd or to be molded by peer pressure.

EDIT: Deleted. Sorry, I totally misread and misunderstood your comment. I have trouble with the nuances of english sometimes

Originally Posted by shooter74743

I guess I'm the one with "Dain Bramage" sharpening an axe that sharp, I'm just a little goofy when it comes to edged instruments...I like them sharp. The axe isn't "shave-ready", but it will take a few tufts from the forearm hair. I had to check after you asked.

John Juranitch, the author of the razor edge book of sharpening, holds/held Guinness world of record of sharpening a dull axe and shaving himself with it. The story doesn't go into details how close or comfortable was the shave, but still its a nice trivia to know. His daughters also helped him by demonstrating sharpening knives and shaving him with them. The book mentions this and it is quite nice to read on sharpening theory.

The book itself is quite good for general sharpeners, but IIRC it didn't have anything on razors.

Originally Posted by ursus

EDIT: Deleted. Sorry, I totally misread and misunderstood your comment. I have trouble with the nuances of english sometimes

In other words: "Be yourself"

Yeah. I got that in the end, reading it over a dozen times or so =)