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07-13-2014, 05:33 PM #1Senior Member
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Faucet fixture.. NOOO, rookie mistake!!!
As I've gotten better with the straight, I've become quicker with things - stropping in particular. COULD NOT BELIEVE my error this morning. Put the straight under the water to rinse and brought it up right into the water faucet. SOOO... this will be going back to Lynn for honing. Thank GOD I have a 6/8 still. Rookie mistakes. It's easy to get over confident. I was more focused on the next part of my face that I was going to shave and glanced away while bringing the razor up. Noticed the same learning to strop - keep your eye on the ball.
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07-13-2014, 05:38 PM #2Silky Smooth
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Yep; it happens. Welcome to the "Oops Club."
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07-13-2014, 06:12 PM #3Razor Vulture
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4-folded damp face towel on the side of the sink. Strop the lather off. Faster, easier, more effective, and safer!
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07-13-2014, 06:16 PM #4Thread derailment specialist.
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Chip happens.
Be glad you didn't crack the blade.silverloaf likes this.Member Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club, participant SE Asia War Games 1972-1973. The oath I swore has no statute of limitation.
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07-13-2014, 07:53 PM #5Senior Member
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I use a sponge instead but same idea. Chipping a blade happens but you are saved by your back up. That was good planning.
Originally Posted by sharptonn
4-folded damp face towel on the side of the sink. Strop the lather off. Faster, easier, more effective, and safer!
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07-13-2014, 07:57 PM #6Senior Member
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Good excuse for buying a backup to the backup.
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07-13-2014, 08:24 PM #7Senior Member
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I use a sponge too, but I installed this high rise faucet in case of mental lapse.
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07-13-2014, 09:57 PM #8Senior Member
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I also employ the high rise sink method. Also use folded shaving towel on sink face just in case.
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07-15-2014, 03:42 PM #9Senior Member
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Wish I had a nickle for every time I've recommended avoiding the faucet and simply wiping the razor on an absorbent material (Pick your flavor-I use toilet paper).
I'd have like...$1.25.!! Enjoy the exquisite taste sharpening sharpening taste exquisite smooth. Please taste the taste enough to ride cutlery.
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07-15-2014, 03:49 PM #10Moderator
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Same as BobH but I put a paper towel on top of the wet sponge to wipe my blade on. When done, fold and toss, no mess.
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