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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: Ming the Merciless on November 16, 2011, 10:00:45 AM

Title: Missing Sentry and the Lazy SLY Guy
Post by: Ming the Merciless on November 16, 2011, 10:00:45 AM

And that's me. 

Of late, after a couple of bad head-slashes (and no, I'm no newbie; have shaved for a quarter of a century or more) I decided to take it easy for a while.  What does that mean?  Just do the dome once a week with no-guard clippers.  The beard is being left to its own devices, except for a little clearing at the neck and shaping on the cheeks.

My hair being white, the hairs on the not-thick side, the effect is nearly SLY.  Ah, well, the razor is there for more extensive work when the slash scar fades.

Title: Re: Missing Sentry and the Lazy SLY Guy
Post by: skram on November 16, 2011, 10:36:49 AM

Sorry to hear about the slashes, hope it heals up soon.

What happened and/or any advice for us newer head-shavers to help us avoid it? I get a little anxious when I read about the experienced guys getting cut - makes me wonder what I might end up doing to myself.

Title: Re: Missing Sentry and the Lazy SLY Guy
Post by: Ming the Merciless on November 16, 2011, 12:25:20 PM

Well, "Slash happens," as they say.

I don't think anyone here with some time behind a blade razor and dome shaving has completely avoided the blood scene.  If they have, I'm sure they will convey their prophylactic methods to you.  I'd be interested, too!

Title: Re: Missing Sentry and the Lazy SLY Guy
Post by: tomgallagher on November 16, 2011, 01:02:49 PM

Unfortunatly I have also shed blood in the name of the cause.

Title: Re: Missing Sentry and the Lazy SLY Guy
Post by: nuts on November 16, 2011, 01:10:02 PM

I've been shaving for7+ years and still get the odd nick.  Usually happens when I rush or lose concentration.  It usually heals up very quickly so I don't worry about it.  Part of the process and as your skin toughens up it happens less often.

 ::)

Title: Re: Missing Sentry and the Lazy SLY Guy
Post by: DCdome on November 16, 2011, 04:12:03 PM

I've been shaving the dome for about 8 years and still get the occasional nick....but it is rare.  On the few occasions when it has been more than a nick (usually it involves my rushing to get done because I'm running late and often is that area just above the ear!) then I either don't shave for a few days to let it heal or at least don't shave that particular area.

I've had no more nicks on the dome than on the face.  Also its a small price to pay for the great feeling of being SLY.

Title: Re: Missing Sentry and the Lazy SLY Guy
Post by: Slynito on November 16, 2011, 05:50:41 PM

We must pay for the bald look and its rewards with a small blood sacrifice.  O0

Title: Re: Missing Sentry and the Lazy SLY Guy
Post by: tomgallagher on November 16, 2011, 08:06:57 PM

The Brotherhood of the Skull requires blood.