Self-deprecation is worth its weight in smoldering phoenix-ashes and baby unicorn tears.
or; fusion razor, you suck.
Published on January 24, 2007 By SanChonino In Misc
My face hurts.

No, really, it does. I've got five little cuts, all lined up like the soldiers in front of freaking Buckingham Palace, gracing the running edge of my chin.

What was the culprit? My razor.

Now, I haven't cut myself with a razor since I was sixteen. I'm a good shaver, and my face can take a lot of pain. I don't take my time shaving, nor am I a very cautious shaver. But I do know the cardinal rule of shaving if you don't want to cut the crap out of yourself - you don't go side to side. Ever. I repeat, EVER. And consequently, I haven't cut myself in quite a while.

The last time I cut myself, I was using a single-blade disposable POS. And it cut good. And deep. I've still got a small scar on my jawline from it. And it hurt. Like a bugger.

But it's been a long time. And, of course, shaving blades have "evolved" since then. I remember with fondness my first Mach 3. 3 whole blades! Miracle!

Then there was the Quattro, and now it's the Fusion, or whatever the crap they call it.

Well, it doesn't seem to matter how many blades you have, you can still cut the ever-loving-crap out of yourself.

Case in point - this morning, as I was shaving, I was being careful. Well, more careful than when I'm clean shaven, because I've got the goat to go around. As I was carefully trimming right next to the left side of the beard, my little sister came in, and began rummaging around under my sink. What for? I'm still not sure. But she bumped me out of the way. In the ensuing bump, I cut my face.

And it hurts. Bad.

Stupid razor. Stupid sister. Stupid face.

Comments
on Jan 24, 2007
I keep telling ya that you need to drop that expensive fancy crap and get a good old fashioned doubled edge safety razor. If you did, you'd only have one cut instead of five
on Jan 24, 2007
If you did, you'd only have one cut instead of five


One of these days, I will. One would be nicer than five, any day of the week. But it is kinda funny to see the five of them, all lined up.
on Jan 24, 2007
I have one word for ya : styptic.
on Jan 24, 2007
I love the title and subtitle.

Did your sister feel bad?
on Jan 24, 2007
Did your sister feel bad?


Of course not. She laughed, heartily.

Typical Vanessa.
on Jan 24, 2007
I have a new idea for a razor...it's called the Guillotine...758 blades. It doesn't just shave the hair...it murders it, along with your face.

Yeah, those little cuts hurt like hell...I've only done it once or twice...damn things bleed for awhile, too...stupid face blood vessels.   

~Zoo
on Jan 25, 2007
Ouch and double ouch...

She laughed, heartily


Hmm, it is a pity you can't crash-tackle girls   
on Jan 25, 2007
Fusion reminds me of the comment Mason left on my blog.  To paraphrase and contort it a bit - Technology - how to get cut faster and more often!
on Jan 25, 2007
it is a pity you can't crash-tackle girls


I'm pretty sure sisters are exempt from that kibosh . . . I'll have to check my "Older Brother Instruction Manual" again . . .
on Jan 25, 2007

Mwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

Man, I hear ya.  I hate it when I cut myself shaving.  One wrong move and SLICE, you are bleeding.  I suppose that is the nice part about electric razors.  But to be honest, my face hurts worse after shaving with an electric razor than with a dull fusion.  (I'm cheap, so I use each Fusion cartridge for at least 4-6 weeks).

I think you should just bleed on her.  That would be appropriate punishment.

on Jan 25, 2007
I'm cheap, so I use each Fusion cartridge for at least 4-6 weeks).


I use mine for about two to three months. I'm cheaper than you.

I think you should just bleed on her.


Next time I will.
on Jan 25, 2007
Man, I hear ya. I hate it when I cut myself shaving. One wrong move and SLICE, you are bleeding.


Yeah, I hate that too. I shave in the shower and sometimes I cut myself so bad I think i need a maxi pad or something. What is it that makes these tiny cuts BLEED so!
on Jan 25, 2007
What is it that makes these tiny cuts BLEED so!


I heard that it is the number of blood vessels on the head - and the fact that there is no meat there, just skin.

But it sure ruins a good shirt!