[xgenra]

I just had a quick conversation with my ma and older brother about straights.
They are both totally against it because of the danger factor.
has anyone here ever cut themselves with a straight? and if so, how bad?

[coachmike]

Welcome to the forums. Now on your question, I think you'll find that almost everyone here has cut themselves in some way during the learning process. The same edge that gives us all that "comfortable shave" can slice your skin if you are not careful. During your first few shaves, most here would recommend that you shave just part of your face to give you the "feel" of a straight and let you learn. Shave only the sides of you face which are easier and do not attempt your chin which is the hardest to master. DO NOT LET OTHERS DISCOURAGE YOU FROM TRYING A STRAIGHT. Once you try it,,YOU'LL NEVER GO BACK.
Have fun.

[hults]

no worse than a safety razor and rarely.

[KristofferBodvin]

I've had two pretty nasty cuts, one in my nose, and one on my chin.Both left scars, but thats what you get when you try to shave in a hurry......TWICE!

[sbrouwers]

I am new to this and have cut myself but not bad if your careful you will not cut yourself worse than with the razor your shaving with now. The same rules apply to both straights and disposables, if you take the blade across your face in a slicing motion you will cut yourself. It is a sharp, sharp blade but if you take your time and learn all you can before you start you will be fine!! Use the knowledge on this site to help you on your path to a great shave, hell show your mom the site let her do some looking. A straight razor is only dangerous if you make it dangerous.

[JMS]

Use a little common sense and have extreme respect for the razor and you will be fine!
do you cut yourself with a pocket knife while cleaning under your fingernails? Do you cut yourself with nail clippers or hair trimmers? how about while using a chefs knife to slice vegetables? I bet the answer is no or rarely, and that would be because you learned to use them right and have respect for what they can do if not used properly!

[nun2sharp]

Be careful and you will make it, we did!

[aroliver59]

A lot of people have that fear of straight razors,maybe because they are frequently used as slicing weapons in movies.They don't realize that razors are tools and that EVERYONE who shaved back in the early days used a straight.(that's all there was).I can just picture fathers and young sons going over details of shaving and then young boys actually using a straight razor at a very young age with the concerned father watching.Nowadays we just lob the kid a bic and a can of goo and say "go ahead".

[Lt.Arclight]

Welcome to the forum. As far as your question: Yes, it is a sharp instrument-learn to use it properly and respect it and not fear it. How many times have you ever heard of a serious shaving injury?

Danger factor-? Drunk driving,buying a new 150 horsepower sport bike with no motorcycling experience-giving a 17 y/o kid a new Corvette-now,IMO, they are "Danger Factors".

Seriously,given the history of shaving- men have shaved with Str8 razors longer than they shaved with modern safety razors. Spend some time lurking about on this forum. ASK QUESTIONS- that is how you will learn. Danger?- Nope.....I've gotten FAR more nicks and cuts from DE and "cartridge" razors than I have with a Str8.

[canyon289]

I recently started shaving with a Straight razor and I heard all the same stuff about people dying. It didn't help that Sweeney Todd was just released and all I could hear from people is OMG DON'T CUT YOUR THROAT LIKE SWEENEY TODD. Straight razors are safe when used correctly, similar to a car. Rush around like a maniac and you'll get into an accident. Take your time and learn the ropes and you'll be fine except for a few minor cuts here and there.