Thread: First straight shave ever!

Originally Posted by Guidry

Yah I still think I'm doing good that is the first cut I have had yet ..... Have not really had any small cuts yet ....so just have to not do that again XD

I have seen folks post some real dooozies here in the past! Some make you think........quick get to the hospital before the blood loss makes you pass out! But in reality like anything...........a cut will happen. I equate it to motorcycle riding and newbies to riding and saying they are going to be careful to never drop their bike! I just laugh hysterically because you will eventually drop that bike!!!! Razors............eventually will take a slice from your face for sure. I think when you do it.........it makes you feel alive to a degree!

Yep, that's almost exactly how my chin looked 4 or 5 days into the straight razor experience. And there was a slice at the base of my nose that was even larger.

I think almost everybody has that happen a couple of times during the learning phase, and it's unfortunate that a few people end up getting scared off when it happens. But it's just part of the process, and it sort of really does make you feel alive ... and before long straight shaving will become second nature and pretty much cut-free.

One of the differences between straight-razor and safety-razor shaving is that while the straight razor cuts are bigger, overall there are a lot fewer of them ... you're not likely to get a dozen little nicks in a day like you could sometimes with a bad double-edge blade. It's a good trade-off, I think, and overall my straight-razor shaves are a lot more comfortable.

Be very point aware and NEVER make horizontal motions.
My worst cut to date was on an ATG pass under my bottom lip, I somehow caught my upper lip on the up stroke (ouch!!)
That was eight years ago, I usually only get an occasional weeper now so it does get much better

Nice cut, but not too bad just like razorthinnabove said, try to remember what you did to cause the cut to prevent a repeat!
Keep at it, it gets even easier!

This cut is taking forever to heal up enough for me to shave over it lol .... Is there any ways to make this happen a bit faster?

Neosporin is magic healing dust

Another option is a temporary goatee.

That is very true

alright well just had my first shave since I cut myself and it went pretty good.