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03-13-2006, 09:05 AM #1Junior Member
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Looking Forward ...but with Caution...
Hello all...
Let me just say this is a great place...so much to learn, its awsome. I'm looking forward to getting my straight razor and shaving... I have been using a DE for the last 2 weeks, and today i cut the Sh*t out of my face.. I was trying to go quickly and moved the razor to the side by mistake..took a good chunk out, the styptic thing didn;t do anything but burn...! blead for a good 10 min... its all about direct pressure.. thank good i just re-certed on my CPR and First Aid...!
Hopefully with the straight i won't try to hurry, if i do i think i will need more than direct pressure with that thing...!!! LOL ahahahh!
Thanks for all the info here... and still trying to learn...
Ted
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03-13-2006, 03:12 PM #2Super Shaver
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Welcome
I'd say that's a valuable lesson learned the hard way.
Remember, prep., stretch and care. Without these you could do that again.
Here's wishing you many safe and happy shaves well into the future.
X
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03-13-2006, 03:33 PM #3Senior Member
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Hurrying is the last thing to do with a straight. I learned early on that if you can't devote the time for a good shave without rushing, just skip it. Stretching the skin & good prep is at least half the shave.
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03-13-2006, 04:19 PM #4Face nicker
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I shave daily with a str8 and let me tell you go slowwwwww. After you have done it a while you will pick up a little speed. I takes me about 20-25 min to do a double pass. I have done one of those major bleeders though, no fun. Welcome.
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03-14-2006, 01:53 AM #5Senior Member
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Got a good plastic surgeon? ...............then take your time!!
-Rob
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03-14-2006, 02:56 AM #6
Axiom #1 of straight shaving, if your in a hurry don't do it!
No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero
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03-14-2006, 11:14 PM #7The triple smoker
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True dat! I'll break out the Schick Hydromagic injector if I'm in a real hurry. Then it takes longer to lather up than to shave. I try to make sure I have enough time for a real str8 shave, but sometimes...
Wayne
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03-15-2006, 12:46 AM #8MOD and Giveaway Dude
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Ted,
Please by all means take it slow, these things are sharp and can cut a pretty good gash in a heart beat. As all have said slow down and ENJOY. I know you will but had to put my two cents in.
Robert Lampo,
That avitar of yours makes me laugh every time I see it, pretty clever.if anything has been abnormal for a long enough period it then becomes normal.
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03-15-2006, 01:31 AM #9Senior Member
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Ted, I cut myself more often with a DE than a straight because I am in a rush when I shave with the DE. Welcome to the club and remember too pull the skin tight and the ears out of the way.
Glen
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03-15-2006, 03:37 AM #10Senior Member
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Robert Lampo,That avitar of yours makes me laugh every time I see it, pretty clever.
Mr. Watkins, glad you like Jack too. He's a sick bastard in that film - but comical at the same time.Last edited by robertlampo; 03-15-2006 at 03:39 AM.
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