Thread: Nicks, Cuts & Beheadings (missing ear parts count too)

I am a newbie too, I was also very nervous when I first started but I found as soon as I quit being so tenative my shaves started to get far more comfortable. The edge is very sharp and so it must be respected just dont be afraid of it. I am about 12 shaves or so in and have yet to cut myself, although since I said that I will probably lose some skin today when I shave. Good luck and enjoy.

You have a lot of advice already...yes, I cut myself bad on one occasion, a half inch cut over my left cheek, the heel of the blade sunk deep below the cheek bone, and yes, it bled for a long time. Out of this accident I learned four things which I pass along to you:

1. Respect for the blade. Yes, it is sharp, and will cut you mercilessly
2. Concentrate. Keep your eyes on the blade, don't daydream.
3. Do not consume alcohol before you shave...do it after to celebrate your accomplishment.
4. Do not hurry. If you are, do like me use a DE. Most of the time I shave at night when I am not in a hurry and there are no distractions or lastly, don't shave at all; leave it until the next day.

Worst cut I ever got was a small nick in my nose where it touches my upper lip. Hurt quite bad for such a minor cut.

Worst shave was when I was completely clueless, and used a dull razor and a really wrong angle, and scraped the hairs off instead of shaving. When I put on AS my neighbors must've heard me scream

Treat your razor with respect and don't get overconfident.
Follow Jimmy's advice and you should be fine, other than minor things that can happen to anyone.

Your face with a beard on it is quite tough. Like previous advice approach the skin slowly and with the razor almost flat. Almost all my cuts when I first started were due to the lack of depth perception in the mirror and hitting my skin with my razor. Go slow and just one pass N-S for the first couple of shaves and remember that if slight pressure is use then any cuts will be very superficial.

Take Care,
Richard