Thread: Tragedy, Then Redemption

Hi- I just started straight razor shaving a few weeks ago and I have much to learn and enjoy. I just finished stropping my first straight razor and was looking at the blade when (whoops) I dropped it! After checking that I hadn't dropped it on any of my body parts, I picked it up and checked it. Sure enough I dropped it right on the point and bent it a little. I tried to strop it on the nylon for a bit and on the first stroke on the leather it left a nice stripe on the strop. Crud! I have to send this out to hone and I've only had it three weeks. I was instantly heart-broken. I did not want to dig up the Mach 3 to shave the next morning.

Then, the UPS man came with my second razor from SRD. Saved!!

Be careful with this one!!!!

Originally Posted by EdG

Be careful with this one!!!!

Thanks! I will. It's my first Ralf Aust and I love it!

At least now you know why it's not a good idea to shave naked, one never knows what that blade will hit on the way down ;-) Be careful with #2 and above all, learn and enjoy! Welcome!

Sorry to hear about your accident but they'll get it fixed up for you, and good timing on the second.

I've dropped 2 so far but have only broke the scales, never damaged the edge yet. Be careful though.

Thanks for the replies, everyone! I will be more careful. I do have an excuse to get at least 2 more razors now. You know, just in case.