Thread: Nicks & Cuts

In addition to that dull blades, there are other possibilities. That one additional scar that I got was when I rushed the shave (fortunately it's very small and in an inconspicuous location). Then you can run over a zit or an imperfection (like in a shaving video I once saw ), your soap can dry out and create a skip (d**n that C&E soap), you can get pushed or distracted by a housemate and if you're a newb, sometimes it can be a bit difficult to get used to spikes.

Amen to drying out. I am using the cheapest of foams at the moment -- it was .99 for the can and says "compare to Gilette Foamy!" on the can. I haven't even ever seen Gilette Foamy. It's definitely not my first choice, but until my order comes, it's my only choice, lol. I figured out today that my shave goes much, MUCH better if I only lather 1/3 of my face at a time, making sure it's really wet before I smear this crap on. After trying this technique, I was able to do 2 passes, one atg and escape with only 4-5 nicks on my chin...which isn't too bad for me, heh, my chin is my nemisis.

I'm hoping that when my soap/mug/brush kit comes in the mail I'll find out that it was the foam that was holding me back all along, but I suspect it's my naturally poor coordination...ah well, I make up for that with determination

Originally Posted by adjustme69

This have been some great points made here. Usually I would expect newer folks to maybe use more pressure or strokes or maybe keep at it when it's uncomfortable, but usually as people get more experience (just one nick.....hahahahaha) this practice stops. Pressure when shaving should always be minimal, even with full hollow 5/8ths. Less even on bigger and heavier razors.

Lynn

Complacency is a challenge for me. I'm to the point now where I'll be thinking about something else whan I'm shaving like how should I approach a certain subject with my wife or what makes the people I'm working with so pleasant, and I neglect to concentrate as much I as used to need to constantly. Sure 9 times out of 10 I still get a great shave but there's that one time when I'm not paying attention to a new detail and there's some razor rash after the shave or worse. I wonder how my attitude will continue to evolve over the coming months and years.

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