Yowch!!!

[DevilsFan]

My Merkur 33c has an annoying habit of tending to unscrew itself if I don't cinch it down tightly after a blade change. Well, this morning I learned not to make that mistake again. Usually, I notice right away when I haven't screwed it back together tightly as the head will start to rotate when I place it against my face. Apparently, I was half asleep this morning because I didn't notice it was loose until I dragged the razor across my neck. The blade was not seated tightly so it acted like an adjustable that was opened way up. I took a huge chunk of skin off my neck right next to my Adam's Apple. I think I'll take a day off from shaving tomorrow.

 

[Den]

LOL sry just the "Yowch!!" and the way you told the story. If anything I over tighten my 3 piece razors in fear something like this will happen. I'm going to end up stripping the threads. I can't imagine doing a pass on my neck and seeing the handle start to turn in my hand.

Make sure you're fully awake next time.

 

[Gamma]

Once - I had a Super Speed open up a bit while I was working ATG on my neck.
I was half asleep - but I woke up pretty fast when I noticed the pink lather.

 

[Crawford Montizano]

Ouch! that is quite an ache.
Next time you'll be more awake.
The 33C,
A great razor it be.
Try not to repeat that mistake.

 

[BladeRunner001]

I do feel your pain

 

[Sledgehammer39]

That is painful..

 

[ShavinBacon]

I don't know which is worse...taking a huge chunk of skin off your neck or taking a day off of shaving.

Here's to healing quickly!

 

[bladebuff]

I once had a fabulous '56 Superspeed that was near perfect except for the fact that it had the same issue with opening slightly while shaving. Never nicked or drew blood but I eventually did away with all my adjustable and tto's, I like to know that whatever blade I am taking to my face is nice and secure.

 

[Riverdale]

I don't know which is worse...taking a huge chunk of skin off your neck or taking a day off of shaving.

Here's to healing quickly!

+1 Sorry to hear that man. I hope you a quick recovery to more enjoyable shaves.

 

[ouch]

I hate when that happens.

 

[Rivguy]

Yikes! That description is one I hope that I never experience...and hope that you don't again as well. I hope that you are a fast healer.

Best regards,

Doug

 

[KRF1963]

I had a similar experience with my flair tip this week when I forgot to tighten up the tto before shaving - result was a face like a plate of mince.