Thread: stupid, stupid mistake.

Today I managed to cut myself using a bit of a combination stroke: The scyting/heel leading stroke. I ended up with a big gash on my jawline.
The reason I did so was that I used a razor I had honed myself that was very far from being sharp, so I started using more and more tricks to get it to cut my beard.
The next time I shave, I will bring brain.

Accidents will happen.. You might want to either avoid that area altogether, or use you other razor until the wound has healed. Otherwise you'll be opening it up everytime you shave. Lynn recommends the use of an anitbiotic ointment to not only aid the healing process but to also prevent the bump from forming...

Sorry to hear about your mishap. If a razor pulls it is either not sharp enough or it may be a technique issue. Not stretching or blade angle..... combination of all of the above. If a razor pulls I would hone it until it is shave ready or send it out. Read my sig for a good tip to avoid cuts and nicks.

Originally Posted by flyboy

The next time I shave, I will bring brain.

Well said, I have a feeling I'll be forgetting mine for the first few shaves once I get going.

I have just started experimenting with that scything stroke. This is definitely not a newbie technique. In fact I would not even recommend this to an advanced shaver. Scything works very well but a sharp blade is just as effective with a lower chance of opening up your carotid artery. Just my 2 cents.

Dull blades are by far the most common culprits for nicks and
cuts -- don't tolerate them!


- Scott

Dull blades, not just razors but kitchen whatever, are always more dangerous than sharp.

definitely use ointment!! I have a nice littel scar at the base of my neck from my learning process. fortunately it is hardly noticable, usually covered, and scars are kinda cool.

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