that I actually look forward to nicking myself now, since that is kinda a prerequisite for the pencil's use? I have already used it once (nicked myself twice on the upper lip) and it worked wonders! A lil' dab will do ya! Stopped the blood flow in the blink of an eye and was super fun to use. I just might intentionally nick myself from here on out, just to be able to put my Clubman Styptic Pencil to good use! 94 cents at Wally-World, chaps! Beat that price!!! Damn I love shaving!!!!