Thread: First cut... and it's a good one!

Did you wet the styptic pencil first?

I had a rather nice little cut last night myself. I stopped the shave for a moment, whipped out the trusty styptic, wet it, dabbed it on the laceration (OOoooooh tyhat feels good ), and it stopped bleeding pretty much right away. However, it was not such a deep cut.

Yes, it was wet before using. I tried it several times, but it just kept bleeding. The scab is already gone, so I doubt a scar will show up.

If it does, we want to see it too

So, tell the truth... Did you get a Hitler scab? :P

I'd keep vaseline (or anyother ointment you have) on the forming scab, That will keep it moist during the healing process.

Good Luck

LIMIT

I think I recall Lynn putting out a personal request a long time back to refrain from posting shaving injury pics.

Chris L

Yeah, I suppose it would be kind of off-putting for newcomers to come on here and see a bunch of mangled faces.

Originally Posted by LIMIT

I'd keep vaseline (or anyother ointment you have) on the forming scab, That will keep it moist during the healing process.

Good Luck

LIMIT

I would suggest something with Shea Butter and Vitamin E in it. The vaseline may keep the area from breathing well. YMMV and all that...

Well after taking some amusment from this thread yesterday I whent home and had a good shave... Until I got to my chin. I have been trying to break the habit of moving my chin (to get a tighter contour) while putting the blade to it. Well I wasn't paying attention and "Doink". Took a nice fillet off the front center of my chin. About a 4mm circle bled pretty good, but due to some nerve damage didn't feel a thing.

Originally Posted by Arthur Dent

Well after taking some amusment from this thread yesterday I whent home and had a good shave... Until I got to my chin. I have been trying to break the habit of moving my chin (to get a tighter contour) while putting the blade to it. Well I wasn't paying attention and "Doink". Took a nice fillet off the front center of my chin. About a 4mm circle bled pretty good, but due to some nerve damage didn't feel a thing.

ooooo I hate to even think of it. I have yet to slice myself - I almost feel the need to take the admonition of some and just go ahead and do it to overcome the dread. Almost, but not quite. Buck the trend I say