Super skin stretching left me a scar :-(
Always trying new methods to get a closer shave with fewer passes...
Saturday I tried REALLY stretching the skin. I pulled the skin on my cheek VERY, VERY tight.
Well, Mr. Joseph Allen XXL (the culprit that has left nicks in the strop) opened a horizontal gash - that is, the same orientation as the blade. Yes, I said opened, as opposed to a cut.
This was my WTG pass at 20 deg and this damned scalpel left me a 1-1/2" gash.
At the beginning, I had cut myself, usually by not paying attention and these were from edge going across the skin versus straight down.
Never have I ever gashed myself this way.
And it is going to leave a scar.
:boohoo:
Super skin stretching . . .
Hello, Desdinova:
If I may suggest, please ease up on the hard stretching. Of course, stretch you must, but don't go overboard. After all, it is only skin and it can handle only so much.
In the meantime, apply the appropriate ointment and then lay off the shave for a day or so until you heal.
Regards,
Obie