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

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

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

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

Speedy recovery my friend.

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.

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

Ask me how I know.

TheBigL said:

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

Ask me how I know.

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Ill bite... how do you know

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