Thread: Nicking/Cutting with Toe of Blade

Hey Everyone!
I have had three shaves so far, first one, i had no nicks or cuts, but my next two i cut myself when i started progressing to my chin and neck. Every time i nick myself its always with the toe, does anyone have any tips on avoiding the nicking myself with the toe, apart from practice.

Thanks
Marco

Assuming it's a spike or square point blade,you can slightly round off the corner of the toe on a hone or emery cloth.Just a tiny bit so it keeps it's spike look,but doesn't "Bite" so much.

It is just telling you, you are not paying enough attention to your blade, always know where your whole blade is, not just the part you are currently using.

Rounding off the corner usually solves this problem. This is a common area of concern. The way I shave under my chin and jaw makes it almost mandatory that the corner be rounded. Spike razors are not my favorite.

Chris

Thanks , i gues all i can do is practice practice and more practice!!! Good thing i love using a str8 razor lol.

If you are using a spike or square tip practice and diligence are necessary to prevent nicks and cuts. Even then, you will probably get one every once in a while. I know I do

I find that the best way to keep nick free is to focus on where the toe of the razor is, even if you are shaving with the heel of the blade.

Shoot, I had to dull the heel a slight bit. Sharpened it too far back and kept cutting my thumb when griping the tang to shave especially when switching hands.

I'm not one who favors altering the blade to suit a lack of control during shaving. Afterall if you buy a car with alot of horsepower do you learn to go easy on the gas or cut off two cylinders?

You just need to mind those edges.

Yeah i get exactly what you mean!!! Oh well, luckily my face can grow back :P. But even from shave 2 to shave 3, i noticed more control . Also dont want to undo all of Oz's fine work on my blade

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I'm not one who favors altering the blade to suit a lack of control during shaving. Afterall if you buy a car with alot of horsepower do you learn to go easy on the gas or cut off two cylinders?

You just need to mind those edges.

This time next year you might regret rounding off a spike, if that is in fact what you have. The same way I regret someone else doing it when I buy a square point that has been altered... Just be mindful and see how it goes. Try to pick up a cheap round edge or oblique point before modifying your current razor.