Thread: Shave #5 and still bleeding

Looking for advice. This was my fifth shave and IM getting more comfortable with the shave. But IM using a square point razor, a short one and the point has gotten me nearly everday. I have a dovo BQ round point and IM wondering if I should switch. I hate to in case it's like starting again. Any advice?

you don't have to but it could be easier
if you descide to switch it will be a bit differant the first time but not as much as starting all over
otherwise just keep an eye on the point and keep the pressure light and you should be fine

regards
Stijn

I'm a newbie myself, so my advice may not be the best you'll receive, but my first four shaves have all been using a spike point. The first day, I cut myself with the point on my cheek. That day someone recommended to me that I visualize only using the back half of the blade. In reality, I use more than that, but the image helps me focus on where the spike is at and I haven't cut myself on a regular stroke since then (though I must admit having stuck myself trying to do some detail work around the nose)...

Good luck!

I started a few weeks ago and had a clean run of bloodless shaves but lately cutting myself every shave, whatever razor your using when you start its going to take time, so keep ploughing on.

If the bleeding you're getting is from nicks, then you need to pay attention to angle and technique. When I shave my cheeks, I don't lift the razor until I'm all the way down to the jaw. Many beginners start by doing half and inch then lifting to check progress, then putting the razor back down for another half an inch. Instead, set your blade angle at the top of the sideburn and then keep it one continuous stroke to the bottom of the cheek. By picking the blade up and then putting it down several times increases the likelyhood of nicks.

If the bleeding you're getting if from weepers, then pay attention to technique and pressure. Someone said it best the other day that the pressure you use on the blade should be like tickling a baby with a feather...very light.

If it's the square point getting you, make sure you're stretching your skin tight. If you're not, the blade will tend to bunch the skin up in from of the cutting edge. The square point loves to dig into bunched skin. When I started with a square point, I got myself a couple times with it too....just keep at it and it'll start to fall into place after the second week or so.

Hi Wickedblade,
+1 with red96ta-You just have to be more carefull and precise when using a spike point.
Having said that it's par for the course to get cuts and weepers as you learn.You just have to go through it-but I promise you it will finally stop happening on a regular basis ,and will only happen occasionally.
Keep going -all will become clear!
Kind regards

Noggs

Thanks for the encouragement. Will let the cut side rest in the morning and will stick with the spike for awhile longer. I have two spikes and two rounds and would like to be able to use all four in rotation.

Yep, +1, its just the P word: Practice!

Slow things down, keep an eye on the spike tip when you shave, keep your pressure light and take your time.

Good luck and keep us posted!