Thread: dont get distracted...

started to shave yesterday, everything was going good, im still getting a nick or 2, but that will change with time. so as im almost done, my wife wants to put some cologne on me and talk as im trying ATG on my neck, well, concentration was thrown off and BAM! a 1 1/2 inch slice in my throat...now i look like an idiot for a few days untill i heal up. just a heads up new guys...

We've all been there. Go slow and be patient and you'll be fine. I will say using a Straight when tired, drunk or in a rush can be very bad.

Live and learn, I now shave with the bathroom door closed and my wife knows better than to disturb me while I shave. Multi tasking is not recommended when learning to use a straight.

Bob

Now you know why there is a lock on the bathroom door....and why is your wife putting your cologne on you?

So let me get this straight. You're wife was trying to put cologne on you while you were still shaving? Does she also reach for the vegetables on the chopping block while you're still dicing them with the sharp kitchen knife too?!


Mick

The wife sounds supportive. Hopefully you both learned something.

I haven't been that unlucky so far in my month or so's experience. I thought I had made sure my missus knew that while I'm shaving I need to be left undisturbed, at least until I'm either extraordinarily good at it, or I give up SR shaving and go back to the previous system. My wife did sneak up on me however, stood behind me to watch. I wasn't startled, but I stopped mid-shave and said, calmly:

"Oh Hi. Can you do me a HUGE favour, it could be extremely helpful"
"Sure!"
"Grab your bag"
"Uh-huh"
"Dig around and find your phone"
"Uh-huh.... Got it"
"Now dial emergency services. Because If you spook me, I'll cut myself. Then bleed out and turn cold and blue unless they have plenty of advance notice"

I didn't actually do this of course; I'd never hear the end of it if I did, even though it would probably guarantee me distraction-free shaving, and a few night's worth of the lounge all to myself. Still, it definitely pays to ensure you don't get a big startling! It's great your wife is supportive though!

Also pay close attention to where your fingers are located from face stretching. Or you may have that 1 1/2" cut in your finger.

Originally Posted by BobH

Live and learn,

Bob

That depends on how deep the cut on the throat is. I mean, for the "live" part at least...

Cheers.

you have to be careful and always pay attention. My wife thinks please watch the kids while i take a shower and shave means come hangout and talk. first couple of times a chased her off but now i'm comfortable enough that it doesn't bother me. But if it feels wrong, just stop and shave later