Thread: The zen of cuthroat , Spike , Square, Notch, Round.

Just ran across this thread after having the same experience. Interestingly, with almost the identical NOS razor (mine is a 9/16) I had been holding in my collection for a while, debating whether to use it. I couldn't resist the urge any longer and after a few light strokes on an 8k, followed by a 12k last night, I stropped it up and was all rearing to go this morning. Dominant hand side went perfectly. Oh joy, what I sweet razor, I thought! Off hand side along left cheek, equally smooth . . . UNTIL I saw the hairline streak of blood rise and start running down my face. Ugh! What happened? No sting, not tug, no warning at all. Surgically smooth 1" cut that was, fortunately, not too deep, but seemed to bleed forever.

I'll give it another try and be extra careful, but was also wondering whether a couple of light draws across the 8k with the tip might tame the beast without much cosmetic effect? Just curious.

Originally Posted by blitzt

Just ran across this thread after having the same experience. Interestingly, with almost the identical NOS razor (mine is a 9/16) I had been holding in my collection for a while, debating whether to use it. I couldn't resist the urge any longer and after a few light strokes on an 8k, followed by a 12k last night, I stropped it up and was all rearing to go this morning. Dominant hand side went perfectly. Oh joy, what I sweet razor, I thought! Off hand side along left cheek, equally smooth . . . UNTIL I saw the hairline streak of blood rise and start running down my face. Ugh! What happened? No sting, not tug, no warning at all. Surgically smooth 1" cut that was, fortunately, not too deep, but seemed to bleed forever.

I'll give it another try and be extra careful, but was also wondering whether a couple of light draws across the 8k with the tip might tame the beast without much cosmetic effect? Just curious.

I found all it took was to drag the tip one stroke across my wife's emory board was enough. I shaved with it again a couple weeks back and it went perfect . I did still however pay closer attention to where the point was as I shaved with it.

That's a good idea, too. These are beautiful razors and I'd just hate to do anything to the blade that would be too obvious.

Thats why I did it that way . You cant tell at all , it just took away the harshness.

I kept nailing my ear with the spike too, takes some getting used to but it's worth it

Beautiful Duck by the way