Thread: A picture of "scary straight"

Originally Posted by gratewhitehuntr

looks like a lack of stretching

make funny faces while you are shaving
OR
make funny faces after you whack yourself

Good call GW! That was my first thought as well, the dip above the chin had not been stretched flat. I dont think that I would blame this on the blade, but you may wish to inspect the edge just the same.

I hope that was a light scratch that heals quickly. Yes, keep the blade moving along a smooth surface that is well lubricated/lathered Thats why we make funny faces when we shave.

Pabster

I apologize for my lack of sympathy and useless tips. I do agree with previous posters that a light touch and skin stretching are EXTREMELY importent. Never blame a blade for being to sharp. The sharper the blade, the lighter the touch.
Early on I had Josh Earl sharpen a blade for me and thought it was too much. After the second use I learned to use a very light touch and had one of the best shaves of my early career in wetshaving.
You can go to far and overhone, but a finely honed, sharp razor is what all users want. In the hands of the inexperienced it can be overwhelming.
It sounds like what you have is a very keen razor and a heavy hand. Relish in what you have and slow down. Enjoy the fact that you have a great razor and feel it cut every hair as you use it. There is no time limit when shaving with a str8, just enjoy the ride.
Also, I would like to retract my statement on using Clubman and move on. It seemed funny at the time, but offered no help in the meantime. Unless of course you're into that kind of stuff.
Good luck and enjoy that "wicked blade".
Kilowattkid

No sympathy needed here, was just looking to share a great picture of blood, and to say that sharp scares this n00b! (yes, overwhelming indeed). There have been plenty of good tips already, no need to apologize. And I have no idea what "Clubman" even is, so no offense taken.

I don't have that bleeding stick thing (you?) mentioned, and I should probably get that, but I don't mind letting my cuts bleed until they stop. I do have "MiN Solution2" and it seems to put a layer of something chemically over my cuts and burns.

I am certainly enjoying the ride, and I will never be offended by anything said here: for I am a nurse and have thick skin - and get to hurt people with sharp objects

cheers!

Originally Posted by gratewhitehuntr

looks like a lack of stretching

make funny faces while you are shaving
OR
make funny faces after you whack yourself

love that quote

feel sorry for your blood loss

Keep at it, it will get better

Crom

"come back here I'll kick your as...pussy" lol

Oh ya regarding your cut, dood it happens but has nothing to do with being too sharp,too rough an edge or not stropped properly, but more then anything sounds like poor technique.

cheers
D

Just sat down after honing a couple of my razors...while watching The Antiques Roadshow, actually. And I agree with the consensus - if you've ever attempted to shave with a blade that's lost its edge, you'll know what it's like to want a super sharp edge.

I can remember nicking myself once or twice in that very spot when I first started. That little dip between the ball of the chin and the lower lip often coaxes newer shavers to adjust the angle of the blade rather than contort their face. And instant later, you feel the edge pop through the skin and you get to watch that little red seam appear in the mirror. I usually stick out the lower jaw, pull the bottom lip over my teeth and keep it there with my upper teeth for a few seconds so I can do a few swift strokes and get everything nice and smooth.

Originally Posted by Blade Wielder

I usually stick out the lower jaw, pull the bottom lip over my teeth and keep it there with my upper teeth for a few seconds so I can do a few swift strokes and get everything nice and smooth.

Yup, that's my plan. Going to get a taste of lather in the mouth, but worth avoiding that slicing feeling.

Haven't shaved since that slice, getting the chance to heal before shaving tomorrow. Got a razor from Sham in the mail today, looking forward to its first run.

Originally Posted by jeffus

Going to get a taste of lather in the mouth

Mmmmm....Lavender toothpaste!

Also a word of warning:

Better to get soap on your tongue than styptic. I tripped the other day and bit my lip, and thought "Hey, why don't I just stop that bleeding with my styptic pen."

Bad idea.

That stuff has the worst, bitterest, most God-awful taste you can imagine. and you know what else, it hurts too!

awe some/full