Finally got my 1st straight razor (Hart) and I watched all the videos, read the stuff a newbie is supposed to read. I stropped, I lapped my stone I did everything but hold onto the razor during my shave and it fell into the sink and nicked the toe of the blade - I'm a dufus!

Having said that, I used my dominant hand for the whole shave, I even managed xtc on my cheeks only got 3 tiny nicks on the pimples on my neck - loved the whole experience as I thought I would (I collect knives etc.) but know I've got a damaged blade!

Should I send it away? Should I try to work the nick out with the Chinese Waterstone that I bought?

Any advice, and of course any pokes at my deftness is fair game.

BB