04-06-2014, 08:16 AM
I've found, once my learning curve hit a certain point, that most of my shaves are clean, close, comfortable and bloodless. I mean hemoglobin makes absolutely no appearance in my typical three to four passes. 9 out of 10 shaves. If I see any traces of blood something went wrong. And it's probably more like 9.9 out of 10.
I was just wondering if eveyone/anyone else finds the same. Chime in please.
I was just wondering if eveyone/anyone else finds the same. Chime in please.
04-06-2014, 08:28 AM
in all my (traditional) shavings since 2012 i saw blood once - and that was when i hit my nose with the end edge of a blade 
but truly clean/close/comfortable consistent shaves 9/10 times i only managed since the start of this year - and my ultimate judgement i always make the next day: the slightest annoyance after 24 hours and i will not be pleased.

but truly clean/close/comfortable consistent shaves 9/10 times i only managed since the start of this year - and my ultimate judgement i always make the next day: the slightest annoyance after 24 hours and i will not be pleased.
04-06-2014, 08:34 AM
Well, it all depends. It's been a VERY long time since I've cut myself. Weepers are common but I need to look closely in the mirror to see them generally.
I have areas of rough skin and if I see any blood generally that's where I'll see it.
The ingredients for blood letting, at least for me, is an aggressive razor, a fresh blade, and the biggest factor, inattentiveness on the part of the operator.
With a SE blade having a few shaves on it the chance of seeing blood, no matter what razor I have it in is greatly reduced.
I have areas of rough skin and if I see any blood generally that's where I'll see it.
The ingredients for blood letting, at least for me, is an aggressive razor, a fresh blade, and the biggest factor, inattentiveness on the part of the operator.
With a SE blade having a few shaves on it the chance of seeing blood, no matter what razor I have it in is greatly reduced.
04-06-2014, 01:40 PM
I've been traditional shaving for 3 years, and I rarely ever see blood under normal circumstances. However, I do see it once in a while. I have a tiny, almost invisible skin tag under my jaw that pops up every month or two and says hello to the blade. I never feel it slice, but it sure does bleed.

04-06-2014, 04:31 PM
I almost never see blood, except on a rare occasion I'll hit a small bump that I was unaware of. Even then, it's taken care of with the cold water rinse. I thought that I might see a weeper with my first shave with a Cobra, but that wasn't the case. Now, if I ever work up the courage to try a straight, I'd expect to see a few weepers.
04-06-2014, 05:10 PM
Hiya Norm! 
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Yeah, I'd say your experience is basically that of most folks. Personally I couldn't tell you the last time I saw blood while shaving, but that Boston bar sitcom was likely still in it's first run! To be honest I'd have a hard time even nailing down when I've had what I would consider a sub-par shave.
"No runs. No drips. No errors"

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Yeah, I'd say your experience is basically that of most folks. Personally I couldn't tell you the last time I saw blood while shaving, but that Boston bar sitcom was likely still in it's first run! To be honest I'd have a hard time even nailing down when I've had what I would consider a sub-par shave.
"No runs. No drips. No errors"

04-07-2014, 08:33 AM
If I'm not "pushing it" for a BBS with an aggressive razor I don't get nicks... However I still can't help trying a few of my "dangerous" razors every once in a while. I often get bit by my Schick E2 injector and occasionally by my Cadet OC. Nothing major, but I do bring out the styptic.
04-08-2014, 06:00 PM
For me once I figured out technique and that while I was using DE's I figured out I need to space my shaves by at least 36 hours. (Not so with SE's I can shave every day). I usually don't get any blood. I said USUALLY. I recently got a bad shave from my Eveready shovelhead. I usually hand strop a new blade and for some stupid reason I forgot. Trust me I will take care of that next time I reach for it. The 1st shave I had with my OCMM was a bloodbath. I can now use it regularly with out a drop of the red stuff. So yes I would say your learning curve seems to be just like the rest of us. One day we all went or will go "EUREKA" and begin a life of great shaves....
04-10-2014, 07:51 AM
(04-09-2014, 05:20 AM)tave Wrote: Is hand stropping SE blades recommended before first use? I ve encounteted some weepers with my Schick e and blades. Just started using the razor and blades. Maybe it's more angle and getting used to it. Am only going WTG for a while until things improve.I'd be afraid to hand strop an injector blade!

The shave is amazingly close though, so I keep trying. The G models are much more predictable, but not as aggressive.
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