No way that was going to happen to me.

It's been a really long time since I posted in the forums. I have been using either a shavette or a straight exclusively for about 5 months now. Once I got past the rough beginning, it was all smooth sailing. Haven't had so much as a weeper in about 4 months. Just real nice smooth shaves. Each seemingly better than the last.
I was in the middle of a spirited debate on a dear subject with some people I didn't even know on Facebook when I decided to shower and shave between posts. I hurried my shower and got the lather just right. and started my shave. I shave a little different than most as I start under my nose and then my upper and lower lips. The chin is next followed by neck then my checks are last.
I only had both check to do to complete my first pass. I was concentrating on my next rebuttal for the debate when no pain was felt but the blade in a spot that it shouldn't be. It was my right check just in front of my earlobe. I immediately put my right hand over it because I could tell this one was going be a blood letting. I finished my left check with my left hand while applying pressure with my right hand to my right check.
The purpose of this post is to say "Yes it happens everyone." You get comfortable, or what I've referred to for over 20 years in people management as "Sloppy" and ego moves all other thought processes aside and says "It's all good. You are an expert."
Gonna take a shave day off tomorrow.
Have a good evening,
John

Hang in there. Always shave with nothing on your mind and nothing to do.
SR shaving is a single task item, taking 100% of your attention.
God, were holding, for a lack of better description, a surgical scalpel to your face.
And by all means, TAKE YOUR TIME.
But we all know this. I've got my scares as well. Live and learn.

Phew, good thing that there's no way that is going to happen to me.

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Originally Posted by Peterlh

Phew, good thing that there's no way that is going to happen to me.

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Haha! Exactly. ;)

And I know what you mean, jsuiters. I had a streak like this when starting out last year, and shaved succesfully for several months. One day I was in a hurry to the bus and was just going to take a "quick shave" (as if there is any such thing with a straight...?) and ended up being 30 minutes late due to slicing up my ear lobe so badly that it just didn't want to stop bleed.

Over confidence is a dangerous thing! SWMBO often tries talking to me when I'm shaving. She then wonders why I ignore her! Each time I think she's got the message... until the next time.

I nick myself about once per year other then an occasional weeper, always happens when I'm in a hurry. I use a DE when I'm not 100% in the zone

+1 for the DE when I don't have the time to focus and enjoy the SR. A good DE will provide a great shave a little faster...

Unless your that YouTube guy from Italy. Took him about a minute and a half to do a two pass SR shave. lol

Yep, just when you think you are getting good a straight will remind you to not get cocky and PAY ATTENTION!!!
I am sure we have all been there:) Did you take a picture?

We all bleed with you Brother, and thank you for yet another caution and taking one for the team...

To your rapid healing....

I find this one fascinating.

https://youtu.be/LrWkb0N1ZL4

Took one day off and my face was itching. I got back on the saddle this morning. Feels good. I have had several blood letting while learning. This one was just weird because it never hurt. I could feel the blade under my skin, just no pain. I was careful shaving around it this morning but didn't hurt at all. I was expecting it to be uncomfortable but the smoothness was a pleasant surprise.
Thank you all for the well wishes.
John

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Did you take a picture?

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Nah, 30+ years of marriage has taught me to just deal with uncomfortable things. :rofl2:

The sharper the blade is, the cleaner the cut, and the less pain you feel. A clean slice also heals faster. Neosporin and superglue are your friends.

every razor has bitten someone, somewhere, usually when the person loses concentration and the razor doesn't :cry:

I think that concentration is one of the attractions of this pursuit. In our high speed world we need counterbalances. There is even a danger of turning play into work.

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Hang in there. Always shave with nothing on your mind and nothing to do.
SR shaving is a single task item, taking 100% of your attention.
God, were holding, for a lack of better description, a surgical scalpel to your face.
And by all means, TAKE YOUR TIME.
But we all know this. I've got my scares as well. Live and learn.

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And I'd be willing to bet serious $$$ that NO surgeon has EVER been told to "Hurry UP!!";)
As a true noob, just starting SR and using it as more of a "finishing tool"....I could not agree MORE....that...
There's NO SUCH THING and a SR "rush job"!!!!
At least....NOT without some consequences......!!:(

Close shaves should SOOTHE ya....NOT SCARE ya!!

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Close shaves should SOOTHE ya....NOT SCARE ya!!

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It doesn't scare me at all. Just the opposite as a matter of fact. I was feeling like Superman when the kryptonite came up and said hello.
I really don't get into perfect shaves or anything like that. Crap, very rarely do I even use an aftershave. I make two WTG passes and that will get me through to the next shave.
I am just an "old school" type person. I was probably born 120 too late. I use all different types of tech, but enjoy doing things the old fashion way. Just my upbringing I guess.

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And I'd be willing to bet serious $$$ that NO surgeon has EVER been told to "Hurry UP!!"

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I would take that bet and probably win. They are under pressure to get done quickly; the longer things are, the more chance for disaster.

Always remember that there are only two types of shavers. those that are nicked and those that are going to be nicked. It doesn't matter if it's a DE or Straight.

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Always remember that there are only two types of shavers. those that are nicked and those that are going to be nicked. It doesn't matter if it's a DE or Straight.

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Or cartridge for that fact. I don't think an electric can cut you off it tried. Unless you catch one of the ingrown hair bumps that it creates.