Thread: Does even Str8 razor experts can cut themselves ?

"Ok but the problem is i dont even know safety razor so can i have an idea of the frequence i must imagine ? "


The simple answer is that it all depends on YOU !

Ok guys i want to thank you all for those interestings answers.
Few questions- what do u call a DE ? A drawer ?
And what do u mean when u say "if i honing got a couple of notches better " pleaz ?

DE= double edge saftey razors
Shaving with Safety Razors

as far as cuts go , im pretty new , first shave i got cut 2 times useing a pound point razor ..... i was good from there until i used a square point razor then i got cut again .... then i was good for along time again till i got it today but i stabbed myself today , not really a normal cut but more of a why did i turn my head ...lol ( chart of points ) The straight razor - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Nick or Cut. Anyone can nick themselves with any razor at any time; a cut on the other hand would mean you did something that you should not have. A nick can be quickly fixed with a styptic pencil, splash of cold water, alum bloc or the old time favorite toilet paper patch.

You could start out as a weekend straight razor user, until you get your muscles, touch, skin stretching, pre and after shaving techniques developed. The best recommendation I received was start with one small area like your strong hand cheek, shave with the grain WTG only, and then continue the rest of your shave with the razor you feel comfortable with. As you gain more confidence and control add another small area to your shave routine eventually you will be able to shave using only a straight with a occasional touch up with you old reliable. And yes you will occasionally nick yourself.

If you do not feel up to par, don’t shave with the straight razor the chances increases that you will nick or worse cut yourself. And the most important rule “Don’t Drink and Shave with a Straight Razor”.

As far as meetings, the gentlemen at the meeting may very interested to learn you shave with a straight razor. It also could impress them. You would be surprised what people (both men and women) say and react to when they learn that you shave with a Straight Razor.

I’ve gone to work with my face and neck looking like a battlefield. The people knew I was learning to shave with a straight. Now I get a nice smooth shave with a straight, and those same people are impressed and some of the guys are starting to get interested in obtaining a straight razor.

I've nicked myself with straights and with double edge safety razors but after using a styptic pencil by the end of the shave, in most cases, no one would know that I had nicked myself.

If you are careful there's no reason for you to have cuts or nicks or marks on your face to the extent that you would feel funny going to an important meeting.

When you are newer, as I am, you are more likely to get a few nicks. If I had a really important meeting or if i was in a big hurry or not feeling well then I would use a double edge razor for that day just to eliminate that concern.

It's not a reason to not use straights however.

Its been over a year now since I last cut or even nicked myself. Cut myself for about the first ten shaves with the straight and then it just stopped. Not sure why but it did.
Actually I have cut myself twice recently but my thumb not my face.

Bottom line on shaving with a str8 or DE; you got to concentrate on what you are doing.........you snooze, you ooze!

Originally Posted by DoughBoy68

Bottom line on shaving with a str8 or DE; you got to concentrate on what you are doing.........you snooze, you ooze!

I suppose the only cut free way
would be an electric.

Terry

I think I switched to this type of shaving 5 years ago and since then have used cartridge or double edge razors 7 times in total.

I have cut myself less than 10 times. The first was about 1.5months after I started, the last was yesterday (about 1/4" right under my left sideburn which will be completely gone in 2 weeks), the one before it was over 1.5 years ago.

If you want a full proof shaving method use one of these electric razors which never let a blade's edge in contact with your skin.

"Well, on old days man (men) went to war in order to get few scars... now we got straight razor shaving" This what I always say when someone ask... always works:-) Many VP, CEO`s did understand this joke and got even more interested about SR shaving :-)