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

Originally Posted by HenrikWL

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

Then again, it could be nice to show new guys what a bad cut is, and what kinds of cuts are just the norm. Sorta what to worry about and what to just forget about.

Just my 2 cents. ((Side thought, Is it just me or is there not a "cents" key anymore?))

Mmmmmm I say straight razors get a bad enough rap as it is, I agree it would be off putting to newcomers to see carnage.

Chris L

I think we can all agree this is not a hobby for the faint of heart in the first place. If you faint at the sight of blood don’t even think about a straight, stick to electric or let the cat lick your face. We have all cut ourselves and to think that it will never happen is foolish! Cutting yourself is one of the things it is important to talk about because if we sweep it under the rug and pretend it never happens, then the new guys will have a false sense of security. The other side of the coin is that if you know it’s going to happen and see the damage, you’ll know that it’s no big deal and you’ll live. We are afraid of what we don’t know. Not talking about it or showing pictures of it won’t change the fact that we all have and will cut ourselves.

So reach down with you left hand and grab your balls. With your right hand, man up and take some pictures!!!!!

Originally Posted by speed_pigeon

So reach down with you left hand and grab your balls. With your right hand, man up and take some pictures!!!!!

But certainly not of your left hand holding your balls, right?



I do see your point, though...

Oh my....

Some things should be left under the rug

real nice guys! you know what i meant!

I received a very embarassing cut today. As I was looking in the mirror, I reached down with the sink to rinse my razor which I was holding a little too close to the toe. I got a good one on my finger! Feel the pride in cutting your face. There is no glory in a finger cut.

Originally Posted by leadduck

There is no glory in a finger cut.

Ok heres the confession of a senior member.

I STILL CUT MYSELF OCCASIONALLY

phew got that out, gents, this is a hobby using a lethal weapon, it happens, and the better the honed razor...the nicer the cut feels......lol...its only the soap that stings..hehe...i caught my spike point under my ear on a spot that had appeared, after a smooth glide, so it does happen. Its hiding the bugger thats hard....

So all you newbies listen up...DONT WORRY ABOUT IT...IT WILL HAPPEN, JUST REMEMBER TO STOP QUICKLY...AND HAVE AN ALUM BLOCK OR STYPTIC PENCIL HANDY...( and only cry when noone is looking)...lol

Dont loose heart and keep trying .

simon

I think if you don't cut yourself every so often your not really shaving
However I admit I don't enjoy it much. Hey shave commando and you will always remember to pay attention.

I have a scar on my knuckle from the heel of my blade. I was trying to stretch the skin, and i didnt watch the whole length of the blade.


It's kinda cute actually, I took a liking to it.