Thread: Respect those small blades! #$@&!!!

Originally Posted by 8BallAce

I can't believe the timing of this thread. I aquired a 4/8 W&B about 2 months ago, and haven't shaved with it since, due to the fact that it wasn't shave ready and I had never honed a wedge. Since then I have picked up a couple wedges and honed them. So Saturday I decided to dig out that little W&B and give it a shot. I honed it up and shaved with it on Sunday morning. Not only was it the first time I have cut myself in months, but it was a nice 2" long weeper about 1" away from my mouth. I couldn't believe how it happened. Those little razors are evil.

2"? Wow! Ow! Ow...Ow! That beats anything ive read so far, reguarding face cuts!
Sorry man,

Mac

Those spike points are murder. Good luck on the healing, neosporin and steri strips are your friend.
crom

Same here. My worst cut when starting out was with a 4/8 blade. I think it is because it is much easier to get the angle too steep without realizing it, compared to bigger blades.

Originally Posted by RayG

Same here. My worst cut when starting out was with a 4/8 blade. I think it is because it is much easier to get the angle too steep without realizing it, compared to bigger blades.

I agree, I found that I was having to be much more attentive about keeping the razor at an angle, and with a small blade it was much harder to judge, especially if your last shave was with a considerable larger blade. Guess I wasn't attentive enough though.

I don't think it was sloppy technique, it was a slip, i think even when we're really good we make them (not saying I'm really good) but when it isn't a sharp spike they don't cost us. muted spikes, rounds, french, not as bad. My big spike has never caught me like this.

I do have some flaws in my technique though. May be time to watch another video and try to identify them. this was the end of the shave.

tomorrow barber's notch, but as soon as I heel up I tackling this f'er again.

cut was bad enough that two hours later coworker came by my office was chatitng with me and says "you're bleeding again" luckily I keep liquid bandaid in my office, had to go dab some on.

Red

At the moment I'm using two blades to shave - one of my four rotation shavers for the cheeks, neck and chin (all 5/8+), and a small 4/8ish Kraut & Donal spike for my mo and lower lip - I find the small size makes a "fool's pass" easier on my mo, and the spike point and small size also mean it's my touch-up razor to get those few wee patches the larger shaver has missed. Gave me an absolutely perfect shave this morning, so I think I'll be sticking with this method for a wee while. Anyone else tried using two different shavers for one shave?

Originally Posted by mosley59

At the moment I'm using two blades to shave - one of my four rotation shavers for the cheeks, neck and chin (all 5/8+), and a small 4/8ish Kraut & Donal spike for my mo and lower lip - I find the small size makes a "fool's pass" easier on my mo, and the spike point and small size also mean it's my touch-up razor to get those few wee patches the larger shaver has missed. Gave me an absolutely perfect shave this morning, so I think I'll be sticking with this method for a wee while. Anyone else tried using two different shavers for one shave?

When I first started I thought this would be a great idea. I was even looking at buying one of those small 3/8 short razors from classic shaving, as I have some interesting sideburns and a goatee to shave around. However, I found that as time passed I could get in and around everywhere with any of my razors. It just helped to develop my technique better. My spike point and french point razors are still the easiest to do detail work with, but I can get a pretty good job done with all of them now.

Originally Posted by mosley59

Anyone else tried using two different shavers for one shave?

I do that sometimes when I shave test razors and stuff.

I have one of those miniture razors, I do a complete shave with it quite often.

Originally Posted by mosley59

...Anyone else tried using two different shavers for one shave?

I often do, if I'm not using my Dovo Inox blade. But with a CS FHG I will usually pick up either the Inox, a Wapi, or a Double Arrow for the ATG Fool's Pass, because those are much stiffer blades than the FHG. Also, the ATG on the chin is easier with those blades.

Besides, I like variety!

Multiple razors for one shave? I don't, but its all good if it works for you.

I only received small scratches that heal quickly in 48 - 72 hours. However, some look ugly just after the cut and all of my straight blades have taken turns hurting me! The problem was me and my technique - ahh, the old days!!!

When it doubt, use a light touch and shorter strokes.

Pabster