Thread: First cut, and a nice one!

There will be times when one will get nicked or cut. This is most likely to occur with me when I am tired, in a hurry, or I let my attension wander. If the straight shave is not going well, I switch to my DE until another day. I have learned not to attempt certain strokes from certain directions because the risk of getting a slice is too high. One time, I administered a "Heidelburg" slice about 2.5 inches long vertical on my left cheek next to my nose. Fortunately, the slice was clean, shallow, and left no lasting scar. Pay attention to all moving body parts while the razor is open. I jambed my left middle finger knuckle onto the edge of my 7/8 Friodur which was being held in my right hand. Again a clean slice with no lasting damage. I can shave well with a DE but it amazes me that I get low or no skin irritation using my straights compared to my DE, but I may get nicks or slices larger than any I could ever get using my DE.