Hello there. I'm glad to hear that your cut healed up so neatly. May i ask what you used on the cut for/during the healing process?

I literally just popped my cherry with my first straight razor cut. Same length an place. 1 inch on my chin and as stated with yourself, the pencil literally stopped the bleeding after being religiously applied. The cut itself does not need stitches, but is deep enough to have all the potential to scar. I immediately cleaned the area and applied triple antibiotic with a butterfly band-aid. I have no scars on my face and would hope this will not be my first, especially in such an obvious spot. Like the way you felt, i have lost a little bit of faith in my straight razor. Although i will admit with this first profound cut i have a new respect for my SR blade. I will never underestimate it again seeing as tonight i may have gotten a little ****y with my chin area. (i am still all too new also, i come from the DE world myself)

With this minor setback i will not give up on my SR. I will only continue to educate myself. In the mean time though, any recommendations on the best way to prevent a scar?

Thanks gentlemen and best of luck to you!