Thread: First face slice out of the way.

If I need to use it, I wet the pencil before use. It will sting a bit.

I've been straight shaving for around 8 months now, and I still cut myself on occasion. It's almost always when I switch razors though, as each of mine requires it's own unique finesse to get a great quality shave. The first few are kind of nerve racking, but you really don't even feel it. Actually you HEAR it way more than you feel it. I have gotten one small scar, but it has faded so much you really have to look for it to find it. If you put neosporin or something like that on bigger cuts they will heal just fine, although it may take a little longer on your face than say the same cut on your finger. Glad you got the hard part out of the way. Styptic Pencils are great immediate first aid for a nick/cut, and then an initial splash with witch hazel usually clears up any leftovers or irritation. Then put on your favorite aftershave. It works for me. Good luck!

Yep. A little Neo, a splash of Witch Hazel, and we were good to go. I kept applying ointment throughout the day, and wore a band-aid over it when I was in the shop yesterday. Seems to have sealed up pretty well, and I even managed to not knick it during yesterday's shave. It was an interesting conversation piece at work, BTW.

Originally Posted by ReardenSteel

Yah, but chicks dig scars

The only scars that count are those from duels or other life and death encounters.