Thread: Risk Factor to Consider

This is just a question to ask if anyone has seriously cut themselves to the point where its left a scar? When I shave with a disposable the nicks I receive are simple dots which disappear in a day, has anyone gotten a cut to last several years or more? This question applies to straights, changeable blade straights, and DE razors.

I've never cut myself any worse than what I did with the Mach3.

Originally Posted by straightnoob

This is just a question to ask if anyone has seriously cut themselves to the point where its left a scar? When I shave with a disposable the nicks I receive are simple dots which disappear in a day, has anyone gotten a cut to last several years or more? This question applies to straights, changeable blade straights, and DE razors.

I can only answer from my limited straight razor experience. I have never gotten a bad nick from a straight in my one month plus of straight shaving. I have seen blood, but nothing that some cold water wouldn't wash away and heal.

Working on cars that just come in from driving all day in the Florida summer (HOT!!) I can usually tell when cuts and burns will leave a scar since I get so many.

I got a pretty sweet cut on my right jawline near my chin that was the length of the blade itself. It's been about 3 days since I got it and from what I can tell it will most likely heal by the end of next week. But to be honest it was completely due to my lack of attention at the time. I sat the blade on my jaw and waited because I was considering which direction to go. I moved my head slightly not thinking and the blade cut. It felt like a tiny pinch and didn't bleed much for how long it is. I have had about 3 small cuts besides the one on my jaw. The cuts are so clean because of the razors sharpness that they heal within an hour or so, leaving only minor redness in that area for a couple of days, and sometimes only an hour or so.

Please don't let this intimidate you if you're considering straight razor shaving. There is nearly no pain when a knick or cut occurs and they are not deep by any means.

Got my worst cut with a DE, which left a tiny scar. Nothing even close to that bad after 2.5 years of straights.

Originally Posted by KarmaPolice

Please don't let this intimidate you if you're considering straight razor shaving. There is nearly no pain when a knick or cut occurs and they are not deep by any means.

My concern isn't the pain as much is it is the mark lasting for years, as I am quite young but have never gotten a good shave from a disposable. Whenever I shave Iwould have to clean the blades after 1/4 a stroke as it would be full, I figured a DE or a straight wont have this problem and would give me a closer shave.

would love to hear from more people though.

OK, I'll admit it.

I have cut myself worse with a straight that I ever did with a DE or a cartridge razor. I don't know of any resulting scars, but I certainly have cut myself worse. Most often, I've cut myself when shave testing multiple razors. I can shave with my regular razor with my eyes closed during the entire shave. Yet, when I shave with an unfamiliar razor, I'm much more likely to cut myself.

Of course, this happens most often when I'm in a hurry.

My worst cuts are usually during handsanding a razor.

I've given myself a couple good cuts with my straights but there is no sign of a scar. I think the difference is that the razor is so sharp and the cut is so clean that it heals easily. Another point is that you are using so little pressure that when you do cut yourself it's not very deep.

Glad to hear someone else admitting that they have cut themselves.
I honestly think that most guys on here are scared to admit they cut themselves, which is a shame. We are dealing with a razor sharp flat piece of steel going against our faces. CUTS HAPPEN, so when I hear someone say that they've never cut themself I have to laugh a little. A small cut is still a cut, be honest guys

Originally Posted by Utopian

OK, I'll admit it.

I have cut myself worse with a straight that I ever did with a DE or a cartridge razor. I don't know of any resulting scars, but I certainly have cut myself worse. Most often, I've cut myself when shave testing multiple razors. I can shave with my regular razor with my eyes closed during the entire shave. Yet, when I shave with an unfamiliar razor, I'm much more likely to cut myself.

Of course, this happens most often when I'm in a hurry.