Thread: Can Someone Please help me determine why these cuts occurred?

Originally Posted by Jimbo

I've always thought, rightly or wrongly, that those blood spots are not the result of cuts but rather what happens when a dull razor (or a razor at the wrong angle, or skin that's not taut, or skin that has been previously traumatised, or some combination of these) tugs at or yanks the hair.

Yes, or a toothy/jagged edge doing something similar.

I have NEVER done an ATG pass on my upper lip. I find two passes with a sharp razor are enough.

As stated above - its called the fool's pass for a reason... too dangerous for my taste.

Good luck with the technique.

Yes, I agree that those weepers look like a pretty common result of the ATG pass above the lip.

I have eventually become comfortable with my technique for the Fool's Pass, but if I have even the _slightest_ doubt about the sharpness and smoothness of my razor (or if I'm rushed or sleepy or distracted, or if the stars just don't seem aligned right), I do not even attempt it. WTG and from-the-outside-in pass above the lip is perfectly fine.