Released from Hospital Today

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06-17-2013, 09:31 PM
MrWonderful

Released from Hospital Today

Not only do the stitches hurt but I had to go through a psychiatric exam to prove that this was not a suicide attempt.......................

I used my new Joris (bone-handled, gold-plated) razor on Saturday. To minimize the aggressive exposure I used a new Feather Blade. I lathered with my usual Dial soap and proceeded to shave. I did a 4 pass shave. Upon rinsing with cold water I started to feel light-headed and notice a pool of blood in the sink. 12 towels and 3 alum blocks later the bleeding was down to a gush from a torrent.

The bad news is that I went from looking like George Clooney to Curious George. The good news is that I don't need to shave for the next 30 days.

The razor should have come with the following warning: THERE WILL BE BLOOD

Can't wait to try a straight razor next...........................................
06-17-2013, 09:35 PM
CaliforniaCajun

I had a somewhat easier learning curve...only needed four stitches when I started. I was so focused on technique I wasn't paying attention to anything else and sliced my thumb switching hands. The weird thing about it was the doctor laughing at me when he heard what happened while applying the needle and thread.
06-17-2013, 09:38 PM
MrWonderful

LOL..........
06-17-2013, 09:48 PM
pixelfixed

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrWonderful

Not only do the stitches hurt but I had to go through a psychiatric exam to prove that this was not a suicide attempt.......................

I used my new Joris (bone-handled, gold-plated) razor on Saturday. To minimize the aggressive exposure I used a new Feather Blade. I lathered with my usual Dial soap and proceeded to shave. I did a 4 pass shave. Upon rinsing with cold water I started to feel light-headed and notice a pool of blood in the sink. 12 towels and 3 alum blocks later the bleeding was down to a gush from a torrent.

The bad news is that I went from looking like George Clooney to Curious George. The good news is that I don't need to shave for the next 30 days.

The razor should have come with the following warning: THERE WILL BE BLOOD

Can't wait to try a straight razor next...........................................

Surely you jest,I hope
06-17-2013, 11:24 PM
thebigspendur

I know a guy who sliced his face so bad shaving, when he goes into a bikers bar all the patrons step aside.
06-18-2013, 12:57 AM
CaliforniaCajun

I remember seeing the villain in a Dick Tracy movie named SplitFace. I guess he got careless with a straight.
06-18-2013, 01:58 AM
Chevhead

No pictures = it never happened..

Seriously though I hope you are okay!
06-18-2013, 02:45 AM
pfries

Well your here to tell us about it :p

Glad you will make it as has been said before Chicks dig scars....
06-18-2013, 06:14 AM
MrWonderful

Chicks may dig scars but my boyfriend sure doesn't.
06-18-2013, 08:21 AM
Matt69

Wow! The first thing you noticed was a pool of blood? Not a kind of biting, slicing sensation in your skin? Cos that's what I've felt when I've given myself (minor) cuts. I usually stop about that point. :)
06-18-2013, 08:29 AM
PigHog

No way. Especially not with a safety razor! And without noticing it?

Also, 3 alum blocks? You must have been trying to staunch the bleeding for a good year or so...

Picture evidence is demanded, by the way.

Where even is this wound meant to be?
06-18-2013, 12:14 PM
Chreees

Said in best Boxxy voice:

You's trollin'!
06-18-2013, 12:18 PM
InHonorOfRay

Glad the hospital didn't admit you for more mental testing! I can already see the conversation, I am not crazy I just like to spend countless dollars on wet shaving. Lock this one up, he is obviously nuts!
06-18-2013, 01:43 PM
Jonah

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Said in best Boxxy voice:

You's trollin'!

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06-18-2013, 02:55 PM
MrWonderful

Thank everyone for their kind thoughts. My next door neighbor runs the emergency room at our local hospital (where they stitched me up). He has offered to let me use one of the bathrooms the next time I shave with this razor. Perhaps I should find a more lubricating shave soap other than my bar of dial soap.

I live by a simple motto: Lie, Laugh, Love..............
06-18-2013, 03:24 PM
alexm

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Originally Posted by MrWonderful

Perhaps I should find a more lubricating shave soap other than my bar of dial soap.

Good gracious, yes, do that!
06-18-2013, 03:26 PM
Jonah

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Originally Posted by alexm

Good gracious, yes, do that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrWonderful

I live by a simple motto: Lie, Laugh, Love..............

I imagine the OP is implying he is full of boo boo.
06-19-2013, 06:44 AM
BeJay

Pics or it never happened!
06-19-2013, 07:14 AM
parkerskouson

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Originally Posted by Matt69

Wow! The first thing you noticed was a pool of blood? Not a kind of biting, slicing sensation in your skin? Cos that's what I've felt when I've given myself (minor) cuts. I usually stop about that point. :)

Honestly I can understand what he just say the pool of blood! When I get small nicks on a very sharp razor, I can barley feel it. Then again this wasn't your average cut, but ya know;)
06-20-2013, 12:07 AM
Wayne1963

You shave with Dial soap?
06-20-2013, 12:16 AM
Ryan82

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Originally Posted by Wayne1963

You shave with Dial soap?

My Grandpa shaved with handsoap (Ivory IIRC, but possibly Dial) for decades, probably still does. I remember him telling me that store-bought foams were a waste of money and not necessary. A true testament to the mindset of his generation (he's nearly 90).