Thread: No Pain.......if

you keep the ears out of the way. 3 days ago, I was doing my typical morning shave with my round tip GD. Starting on the right side at the sideburn, I stretched the skin taut and began, with proper no pressure and a slow stroke. Downward I went and was surprised when I saw a small trail of blood running down my cheek. It was such a stark contrast against the pure white lather. I feel no pain, so i continue with my first pass, keeping an eye on the trail of blood. Finally, after the first pass is complete. I give the face a quick splash of water and investigate. Obviously I got too close to my right ear and see that i have a minor full fledged cut on the little tab of my ear. I guess the thing that got me the most was, I didn't even feel the cut! Obviously, my razor is sharp! When I did it, I only noticed a slight pull with my shaving hand, but no pain. Just glad I wasn't using a spike tip razor. I'm guessing this is a common problem with those of us still learning?

Glad it wasn't too bad, but yes while learning (and on occasion even when experienced) you will get cuts and nicks. Those are just little reminders that you need to always be aware, and methodical while passing a 4" razor sharp blade across your skin!

Ears, and especially ear lobes, are highly over-rated.