Thread: I'm SCARED!

First razor arrived today (Burrell Top Flight). I was a bit worried before, but NOW!!!

This is stupidly sharp, I'm not sure I can put it anywhere near my face, I think I'll just lock it away and forget I even considered I could do something so stupid. One guy here shaved his whole face TWICE first time!!!

I think I'll just look at it and polish it (very carefully)...

COOOOL looking razor though, about 55 bucks, seems VERY sharp (as you might infer from my remarks above). Might buy another from that guy...to polish and look at...

Don't be scared, be respectful of that edge. Use it, and keep it so lightly against your face you see it wipe away the lather without really feeling it against your skin. Keep that spine about twice it's thickness above your skin and you'll have a working angle to fine tune as you get more confident. Don't expect great results straight away and only do a small section to start with. Keep your regular razor handy to finish the task. If you prep you whole face and lather up like you intend to use the cut-throat for the entire job, you'll even find that your crappy cart head razor will give you a better than usual shave.
Never let Fear stop you from trying something new. You'll only live to regret it.


Mick

Heh, it's not that dangerous.
Just read up on what needs to be done in order to use it properly, and you'll soon be shaving like a champ.

Check out the beginners guide on here.
In fact, it's right here in my sig-line

Good luck with it!

+1 What Mick said.

or to use another quote:

"I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain"

Another Mick

Thanks MickR, but I can't even see how you could SEE the spine, my hand's in the way! Am I stupid? Great results at this stage will be no actual hospital visit, I intend on shaving about a CM or two only. I have been practising lathering (I normally use a brush and cream anyway. Only Palmolive though, in a tube, and a supermarket brush). Just watched a couple of insane guys with a razor at their faces; how do they DO it?!?

Birnando, thanks for the comments, it IS scary though, isn't it?

Thanks MickRussell, that quote was in Full Metal Jacket, wasn't it? Was it Full Metal Jacket? if I and all of my face remains I WILL be happy.

Well, here goes, not morning (no way I could do this in the morning), no time like the present though. I'll report back, or else, see you on the other side...keep up the good fight...

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Thanks MickRussell, that quote was in Full Metal Jacket, wasn't it? Was it Full Metal Jacket? if I and all of my face remains I WILL be happy.

Actually it's from Dune by Frank Herbert.

I've been around sharp blades most of my life, many of my own doing (I can't stand dull blades), so although I'm cautious I don't fear them. Treat it with respect but remember you're the one in charge, not the blade.

Originally Posted by MickRussell

Actually it's from Dune by Frank Herbert.

I've been around sharp blades most of my life, many of my own doing (I can't stand dull blades), so although I'm cautious I don't fear them. Treat it with respect but remember you're the one in charge, not the blade.

Oh that's right, Dune, good book...

Originally Posted by MickRussell

Actually it's from Dune by Frank Herbert.

was that when Paul was about to have his hand shoved in the gom jabbar?

i've been using a straight since about thanksgiving and at this point can comfortably shave myself without fear of a cut in under ten minutes. it does take some time and practice to keep the edge from doing to you that which you don't want it to.

my favorite nugget from Dune goes something like "It's an important place to recognize, when you get to the end of your rope."

Originally Posted by MickR

Never let Fear stop you from trying something new. You'll only live to regret it.

Mick

Words to shave--and live--by. Good on you, mate!

Originally Posted by Durhampiper

Words to shave--and live--by. Good on you, mate!

HERE HERE!! Also remember, SR shaving is something to ENJOY!!! I look forward to it every morning!