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Ok guys so I just completed my second shave with a straight razor. I did allot better this time with my WTG pass still not ready to do XTG or ATG but it's getting smoother. One mistake I made and quickly learned from. I got too confident and tried going to fast and guess what? Pretty good slice, I also wasn't holding my skin taut when that happened, but I'll slow down next time, all in all it was a good shave. I finished with my Grandfather's 1948 Gillette fat handle tech.
OUCH ! No drinking, no hurry, no multi tasking, no visitors, pay attention and go slooooow. These are things I know for a fact. :<0)
Ouch! That's a bummer.
Lesson learned the hard way. But no soon forgotten. :)
Yikes! Well, chicks dig scars :rock:
Brutal. Well now you know lol.
Been there, done that. I don't think it was carelessness as much as inexperience. It's part of the learning curve. In time all of your shaves will be automatic, but you are at the stage where you have to think about what you're doing. When you think too much you distract yourself. Unfortunately while learning, you have no choice but to concentrate on what you're doing. It's tough and I probably cut myself as much as anyone while learning.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegita182
Ouch! I'm going to hope that isn't a "flap" of skin! :dropjaw: Super Glue works wonders on deep cuts though! :rock:
Yes. I'm sure once muscle memory kicks in it will be much smoother, the lip chin and left side of neck are my trouble spots. And anything other than WTG haha.Quote:
Originally Posted by CaliforniaCajun
Sure is, I've got that area calmed down now, but it's going to take some time to heal. Like you said nothing some super glue and a beer can't fix. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by cahnwulf
Regardless of whether you use a DE or a straight, be sure to 'shave around' the wound for awhile. Otherwise, it won't heal, you'll just keep opening it up, it will also make for a more noticeable scar.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegita182
As to whether or not 'chicks dig scars' I wouldn't know as I've never asked a woman her opinion on the subject!
Geez, man, I leave you alone for two days and look at what happens. :D
Nah... just messin' witcha. :)
I'd probably amend your list of remedies to include some neosporin as well. That or A&D ointment (which you should have a stock of with that young'un on the way). And as mentioned, SHAVE AROUND IT!
Yeah I've not been stingy with the neo. It's starting to heal pretty well. Cut it with the heel of the blade.Quote:
Originally Posted by crouton976
Well, as long as you don't do some fool thing like try to drink the neo, hold it in place with the beer and treat it with the super glue, I think you'll be just fine. :)
By the way, I may or may not be speaking from personal experience here...
Just wait until you cut your ear!!!!:rofl2::roflmao:rofl2::roflmao:rofl2::roflm ao:rofl2:
I did 100 passes on it and it's definitely not duller. It's popping hairs.
Sounds like the effects of a good beer to me haha. And there should be a noob straight razor nick gallery. I'd submit one :DQuote:
Originally Posted by crouton976
What, your ear?Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegita182
I am guessing you are talking about the guitar strap strop, I prefer repurposing, and if it works why not just keep using it. :)
There is cut of the day, reckon that'd be the go. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Vegita182
Haha yeah got my posts mixed up. But it seems to really to the trick.Quote:
Originally Posted by edhewitt
Excellent, I made my strop from a piece of roo hide, it took some sanding to get it smooth but it is really nice, though I don't know how it would compare to a shop bought one.I don't use any Linen or anything either, just the leather, I have tried some materials, a rough and a smooth cotton webbing, the smooth was quite nice, but as it is the shoulder strap from one of my bags it isnt terribly practical to use, so I dont.
Third shave complete and I'm stoked. Finished an all over WTG pass and an all over ATG pass, my first ATG pass :) it went pretty well a couple small nicks and I had to work around my big cut but not to shabby. I did razor burn my neck but I was trying to finish the pass without putting more soap on
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Besides the cut, everything looks good. Keep on shaving.
Luis
Good for you!
I get some sensitive areas on the neck from time to time. No visible bumps or anything, but can certainly tell my angle was a bit off. ATG takes practice, and the neck ATG is the most difficult IMO.
I would suggest not skipping on the lather!!!!
I definitely got bumps and burn but I learned my lesson with the soap and taking time to do it right. Still I'm happy with my first ATG shave.