Thread: Pay Attention Dummy

Originally Posted by markevens

I think most straight razor shavers have sacrificed some blood at some point.

I know I did . Cuts that bleed a lot , aren't soon forgotten . When I was a noob , I cut myself twice in the same shave so bad , I almost gave up on the straight razor .

Str8 shaving does not take prisoners my man

I would like to welcome you to the fold, but I cannot since aside from a few nicks and small cuts, I have not had the "pleasure" of cutting myself bad enough to belong in this "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen's" (LEG) club ...and frankly, I'd like to keep it that way...I guess being lucky is better than being good?!

PS: Were you applying any sort of pressure around the tip (point) when this happened?

No. I believe that I just let go of my stretch but I was still on the stroke and the tip dug in.
I actually like the square point as I can get close to my ears and lip.

It was my fault and not the razor.
Brian

Originally Posted by Uncle

No. I believe that I just let go of my stretch but I was still on the stroke and the tip dug in.
I actually like the square point as I can get close to my ears and lip.

It was my fault and not the razor.
Brian

I feel your pain Brian...but, a square tip is one of my favorites too. Those things look mean but boy, do they get into those tight spots.

Some of you guys may laugh, but super glue has worked wonders for a deep cut. I can't say that I have used it on my face, but I have had a couple of intimate moments on my finger and thumbs. I highly recommend Gorilla Glue.

Ya my first 3 1/2" shave was an eye opener as well Didn't nail myself but darn close to it

Yes this is a good post for all to read.

When I shave that is my time and I don't want it spoiled by kids running around like a bunch of wild Indians working up to do battle.

The worst cut I ever got, Was while I was sharpening a japanese knife while the kids were going nuts.

Losing focus while doing dangerous task can leave you with a lifetime of regret.
A guy that I worked with was home doing a wood working project and cut off 4 fingers reaching for the off switch.
They managed to sew 2 fingers back on and get his thumb working again but he was never normal again. Come to think of it he was not really normal before.

Stay focused on your task and when distracted back away and regroup before continuing task that are dangerous.


Silver2

In some ways, this is a lot like a game of golf - every single shave is different and every time you make a change to the equipment or process you have a new challenge. I have never cut myself playing golf, but I bruised my ego quite a few times.

Originally Posted by Alembic

In some ways, this is a lot like a game of golf - every single shave is different and every time you make a change to the equipment or process you have a new challenge. I have never cut myself playing golf, but I bruised my ego quite a few times.

I don't mind having a few bruises, slicing off body parts concerns me.

Originally Posted by Silver2

Losing focus while doing dangerous task can leave you with a lifetime of regret.
A guy that I worked with was home doing a wood working project and cut off 4 fingers reaching for the off switch.
They managed to sew 2 fingers back on and get his thumb working again but he was never normal again. Come to think of it he was not really normal before.

Stay focused on your task and when distracted back away and regroup before continuing task that are dangerous.


Silver2

Sounds like he could have used one of these
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7-2CkC1iHg