Bad morning

That would be me I'm referring to. Was having a bad morning running late for work. This should have been my first clue to take out a DE, but no, I took out the Feather Japanese Straight. Bad idea if you are in a rush. I sliced into my lower lip, near the corner of my mouth, it bled for at least 20 minutes. Not only did styptic not help, it just gave me a horrible taste of styptic and blood in my mouth. Still having to look presentable for work, I soldiered on, only to cut into my face below the jaw line (this time styptic worked). Don't get me wrong I love these Feather Straights, but from now on, if my morning is not perfectly on schedule, I'll be using a DE.

Wow, I feel for you. Sounds like a painful experience.

I would have to agree, if your mind is not fully committed to the task at hand bad results can occur.

My sincere apologies for laughing just a little... but I can relate!

Having suffered similar incidents, I now reach for my most familiar razor if I'm in a big hurry. "Most familiar" used to be my FatBoy. Now it's my Joseph Elliot straight.

I have a Feather. It's a great razor and shaves wonderfully. But I haven't used it enough that it's second nature to shave with. So I don't use it when I'm in a rush!

More and more, I'm shaving with just ONE razor. It really helps to feel comfy with one.

Mike

Sorry to hear! I am actually on a few day hiatus so I can let my face heal. Nothing in this world worse than a bad shave. Bad way to start the day. Hope it only gets better!

Ouch! Hope the rest of the day goes better! I am in too much of a hurry in the morning even though I get up early... that is why I shave before going to bed. Nice and relaxing too!

Just remember, "It's just a flesh wound!"

Just kidding. I hope the rest of your days goes better!

Oooh, I am sorry to hear that. I have had a few similar experiences myself.
One was a wife with the hairdryer, very bad.
Anyhow, I keep one of my Feather's loaded with the Pro-Guard blades just for those early morning excursions.
I hope you heal up and feel better soon.
Mike

ALL HANDS WORKING said:

horrible taste of styptic and blood in my mouth.

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It's an acquired taste... About as bad as drinking orange juice after having brushed your teeth.

Ah... battle scars! They're great conversation starters that offer the opportunity to spread the word about straights. Although not a great selling point.

There's a barber around here that always says: There's no such thing as a quick shave mate!

charismata said:

Ah... battle scars! They're great conversation starters that offer the opportunity to spread the word about straights. Although not a great selling point.

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I wouldn't say conversation--it is more like ridicule from the women who work in in my office, "why are you doing this to your face," "my husband uses a Fusion or Sensor." At least the guys don't even notice.