...on 'dull' blades and getting cut.

[BroJohn]

From the do-as-I-say, not-do-as-I-do department. . .

I've often cautioned that 'dull' blades that struggle cutting whiskers can easily cut you. This was reinforced tonight as I was cleaning a razor, and noticed blood dripping on the bathroom counter. Yup, I suffered a small cut (that bled like crazy) on my ring finger.

This was with a 'dull' blade, and I didn't even feel it. No pain or sting 'at all'. I must have done it somehow, when removing the blade and putting it in the blade bank. A little styptic and some direct pressure staunched the bleeding. Anyway, I just caution everyone to be attentive when handling blades.



-- John Gehman

[Gruder]

A good reminder John. Thanks. I wish you a speedy recovery!

[luvmysuper]

Everyone talking recently about reloading dispensers, and swapping blades from razor to razor, Please read this post 5 times.

Speedy recovery my friend.

[dpmtherrien]

I've just started swapping blades from razor to razor. No problems so far, but this post will make me extra careful. Hope the cut wasn't too bad, and this is a good heads up.

[TheBigL]

A dull razor blade is still much sharper than a sharp knife blade.

Ask me how I know.

[MattyG]

A dull razor blade is still much sharper than a sharp knife blade.

Ask me how I know.

Ill bite... how do you know

[Dharion]

If you'll ever try a straight razor then you've already learnt that lesson.