I finished my first shave 6 days ago and my ear finally stopped bleeding after day 3.

The first shave was less than stellar but about where I had my expectations set. Thanks to all the advice on the forum I decided to start slow with cheek area only and I will worry about a quality finished product later. I made a few passes on my right side(I am right handed) with no problems. I started on the left side and lost focus for a moment. I never felt the blade even touch my left ear lobe(I guess that indicates the blade is sharp). After another pass with the blade I noticed blood dripping from my ear.

For some reason it is really difficult to get an ear to stop bleeding. I held a styptic pencil to it for over a minute and it was still bleeding. After another 3 or 4 minutes I got the flow to stop and covered it with liquid band-aid. As a side note it did contain the blood but formed an interesting looking red/black tear drop shape bubble. Since I did not want to chance starting the bleeding again I went to work with it still there. I got quite a few questions and odd looks about my ear.

My wife now thinks I am a little crazy for continuing with this endeavor. But I will keep going.

JeffH
Six total attempts and only one blood letting.