Thread: Did our grandfathers shave with blunt razors?

Originally Posted by Steve56

Agree, there’s no razor that’s child safe.

I also disagree that a straight is more dangerous than a ‘safety razor’. I’ve not cut myself any more or worse with a straight than the old disposables that I used to use. Safety razor users have their own specialized vocabulary for the wounds that they inflict, which is notably absent in the SR community. So maybe the term ‘safety razor’ was largely marketing?

Totally agree based on personal experience, not that a single example proves a point.

When I was a teen I had a Gillette adjustable DE. I didn’t quite tighten the head enough and the blade caught me on the neck leaving a cut about 6 inches long. It looked like I had tried to cut my head off.

I have never even come close to a cut like that with a straight razor.

I did the same thing on my cheek with a DE less than 5 years ago. I still have a scar from it...and I don't even get to say I got it fending off a mugger who was attempting to rob a group of nuns and orphans