Thread: 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

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

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.

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.

Got a good plastic surgeon? ...............then take your time!!

-Rob

Axiom #1 of straight shaving, if your in a hurry don't do it!

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