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Originally Posted by thebigspendur
As far as I'm concerned until you've been shaving every day with a straight for 5 years your still a novice. After that your a Journeyman for many more years. When do you become a master? I don't know I haven't figured that one out yet.
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Makar, I've been playing with these things for awhile now, and it's happened to me as well.
Usually when the razor isn't quite sharp enough and instead of wisely taking it back to the hone, you increase the angle or the pressure... or perhaps you skimp on the lather, and the blade skips....
Unfortunately with a straight this happens almost painlessly, at first, the first indication being the pinkish lather. Afterwards, the blade LOVES to find the scar or scab and catch it...so care is of importance until it completely heals. Possibly reduce the ratio of port to blood in your veins next time also, and you may have better results
Don't worry about it. Just like a bicycle, you'll be back in shape in no time, as I'm sure you've already guessed.
John P.