no, not realy. One or two nicks whith my first few shaves. And watch out for you're ear lobes when you shave you're sideburns! Its not as bad as you might think. Just use lots of lube i.e. water and soap/cream, and keep the razor moving, and never,ever move the razor in a slicing movement. It will open you up if you try, so dont draw it like a knife. Oh and strech the skin tight with you're non shaving hand. Its easy. Try it. You wont kill yourself, unless you try hard to.