Thread: Nicking/Cutting with Toe of Blade

Yeah that makes sense , but i would rather learn by taking the shave slow, instead of modifying the razor, but thats just me . I dont mind getting nicks if it means im learning, but if i was shaving someone else, and i was learning still, i would probably dull the toe a bit lol. . My first car is a Toyota Starlet, 4 cylinder 1.6L, i love her. It will be sad to see her go , but she will be replaced by a s14, maybe an s15 if i can get enough money together lol.

Originally Posted by welshwizard

Yes of course. Often if you put a standard driver in a high performance vehicle it ends in tears. Even Michael Schumacher learned on a Kart before getting into an F1 car. If you are cutting yourself because of lack of skill/experience maybe it's best to use equipment that compensates for lack of skill while you learn. Some professional barbers slightly rounded off the blade tip to avoid nicking their customers. I suppose the cutthroat equivalent of traction control is a rounded end to the razor.

Originally Posted by blockhead

Yet we CONTINUE to see middle aged men scratching their heads on the roadside, explaining to the officer how "They don't know what could have happened..." while staring at their bashed up 911. Don't forget about the 17 year old with the twice flipped Land Rover, either. Maybe part of the problem is that we have too much done for us these days. BMW may be the Ultimate Driving Machine, but if the driver can't manage the vehicle then the standard equipment is moot. I'm glad to see you are enjoying the spike.

Yeah, people shouldnt be allowed to drive cars they cant handle, young or old! In fact, in australia, its illegal for people who dont have an unrestricted license (requires at least 2 and a half years of driving to get an unrestricted license, this is after you have passed your learner driving test and can drive by yourself) to drive a car that has a v8 and/or is supercharged or turbocharged.

I saw this lady driving a v8 monaro in the city, it was a bit wet, she got a little wheel spin and instead of easing off the gass she flawed it.... Iv seen young people do stupid stuff because they dont know how to handle their cars because dady brought them the fastest car they could drive legally.

When i get my starlet (4 cylinder 1.6l bubble car), i took her to empty car parks and deserted roads with no houses to practicing skidding, ddrifting and getting out of skids and slides, it has saved me many times . Im glad the first car i got wasnt powerful or fast, it will make me have a special appreciation for a fast and powerful car when i hopefully get one

I seem to have digressed from cutting myself with a straight razor... lol

EDIT: I drive manual, wont get an auto lol, and my current car has no power steering or ABS breaks or anything lol, but she is reliable! Never had a problem with her in like 6 years , gotta love toyota

This might sound a bit weird, but try putting your fingers in front of the blade when you stretch. You tend to pay more attention to the blade when it is approaching your fingers. Also, it may stop you taking longer strokes than is advisable.

It's kinda like catching a ball. If you make sure you put your face in the way of it, you are much more likely to catch it and save yourself a ball in the face!

James.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

This might sound a bit weird, but try putting your fingers in front of the blade when you stretch. You tend to pay more attention to the blade when it is approaching your fingers. Also, it may stop you taking longer strokes than is advisable.

It's kinda like catching a ball. If you make sure you put your face in the way of it, you are much more likely to catch it and save yourself a ball in the face!

James.

Thats awesome advice!!! Thanks , trying it out tomorrow