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08-08-2011, 01:15 AM #1Senior Member
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Styptic Pencils...
sooo... no one ever warned me I'd be better off pain-wise by just branding my nicks shut.
works pretty well at stopping the bleeding though... thoughts?
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08-08-2011, 01:29 AM #2Indisposed
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Hmmmmm, I don't think I ever read a post about styptics where the sting WASN"T mentioned.... I thought it was common knowledge
Originally Posted by 96firephoenix
Personally, I think the sting is incentive enough to improve your technique and stop cutting yourself, but that's just me
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08-08-2011, 02:18 AM #3Luddite ekstrəˌôrdnˈer
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You get used to the sting. I don't notice it anymore. What gets me more is the roughness of the thing.
I hear an alum block stings less but I've yet to pick one up.
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08-08-2011, 02:30 AM #4Senior Member
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they all said "sting" not "melt your face." Originally Posted by Ryan82
Hmmmmm, I don't think I ever read a post about styptics where the sting WASN"T mentioned.... I thought it was common knowledge
Personally, I think the sting is incentive enough to improve your technique and stop cutting yourself, but that's just meRyan82 likes this.
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The trick I found to Styptic pencils is I do not leave them in the bathroom. In fact mine is in the garage with my hones. This means I really have to think twice before deciding to use it. So far in 4-5 months I have only made the trek to the garage 1 time.
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08-08-2011, 03:08 PM #6Senior Member
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I agree with all the other guys. No better friend, no worse enemy. It'll let you know you made a mistake, but it'll make you pay for it too. Its tough love...dont know how many more proverbial cliches i can make. Sorry, nothing you can do to lessen the sting though, because the styptic is actually cauterizing the wound.
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08-08-2011, 03:12 PM #7Luddite ekstrəˌôrdnˈer
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Originally Posted by 96firephoenix
I'm pretty sure this isn't the ladies forum...
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08-08-2011, 03:19 PM #8< Banned User >
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maybe i'm weird but i kinda enjoy the way it feels.............. *(which may explain the amount of tattoo coverage i have...)
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08-08-2011, 03:40 PM #9Senior Member
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er.. me too.. it's like it stings then feels good when it fades.. endorphin release? Originally Posted by paco664
Not all styptic pencils are rough though and for some reason i find i prefer them for actual nick sealing. whereas i like an alum block for general irritation relief.
Styptic pencils also work a treat on spots (better than any spot cream i ever used) and mouth ulcers, bug bites basically anything. It's become an indispensible for me even outside of shaving
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08-08-2011, 03:56 PM #10< Banned User >
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since we are on wound care.... if you happen to make a serious slice that a stypic pen won't close up get the crazy glue...
just a drop and hold the wound together.... use it all the time at work on my hands... i cut my thumb a couple months back clean to the bone..... couple drops of super glue held it shut and went back to work.... healed beautifully in less than 2 weeks it was just a thin red scar....
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