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How the hell do I manage to cut myself with an electric razor? (Original Post) LuckyCharms Sep 4 OP
Probably the same way I burned peas Jerry2144 Sep 4 #1
That's Odd ProfessorGAC Sep 5 #9
First time I ever used an induction stove Jerry2144 Sep 5 #17
Crack in my foil electric shaver made it easy for me to bleed. Like a tiny stump grinder on my face. IA8IT Sep 4 #2
Skill? keithbvadu2 Sep 4 #3
I use Bic safety razors on my face. I've cut myself numerous times. Intractable Sep 4 #4
Okay, if that's an attempt at humor it's a damn good one BOSSHOG Sep 4 #6
Yes. Ironic-type humor. Intractable Sep 4 #8
Gillette go already! kairos12 Sep 4 #5
You have sensitive skin, Lucky! True Dough Sep 4 #7
Wait a minute... LuckyCharms Sep 5 #12
I'd never True Dough Sep 5 #16
Was The Cutting Foil On? ProfessorGAC Sep 5 #10
Yes! The foil looks good. LuckyCharms Sep 5 #11
It Was Fine In A Couple Days ProfessorGAC Sep 5 #13
My friend bought me this razor. LuckyCharms Sep 5 #14
I Have A Goatee ProfessorGAC Sep 5 #15
You bought... LudwigPastorius Sep 5 #18

ProfessorGAC

(68,359 posts)
9. That's Odd
Thu Sep 5, 2024, 07:15 PM
Sep 5

I've never heard of that happening. If water is still there they can't get over 212° (plus a couple degrees from the salt.)
And, 212° is not high enough for thermal decomposition of almost any organic compound.
You had to have a very rare set of conditions for that to happen!

Jerry2144

(2,419 posts)
17. First time I ever used an induction stove
Thu Sep 5, 2024, 08:52 PM
Sep 5

I was used to gas or the old electric coils. Peas were pretty tightly packed into the bottom of the pan. Water, of course. And set the induction burner on high. To mug heat went in too quickly into the pan. Localized boiling of the water under the peas caused hot spots and the a few of the peas burned.

IA8IT

(5,803 posts)
2. Crack in my foil electric shaver made it easy for me to bleed. Like a tiny stump grinder on my face.
Wed Sep 4, 2024, 11:44 AM
Sep 4

Long long ago.

Intractable

(184 posts)
8. Yes. Ironic-type humor.
Wed Sep 4, 2024, 10:58 PM
Sep 4

I really use Bic single-blade, sensitive skin safety razors on my manly face. And speaking from personal experience, one can cut oneself with any type of razor, including the baby Bics. (Maybe it happens once a year, and it's always the same damn spot on my upper lip.)

ProfessorGAC

(68,359 posts)
10. Was The Cutting Foil On?
Thu Sep 5, 2024, 07:18 PM
Sep 5

Actually I gave myself a pretty bad burn once, because I didn't notice the foil had started to fall apart and there was a hole.
When my skin hit the hole, the cutter made direct content. Looked like I had rug burn on my Adam's apple.

LuckyCharms

(18,412 posts)
11. Yes! The foil looks good.
Thu Sep 5, 2024, 07:21 PM
Sep 5

This whole thing is a mystery to me.

I'm sorry about your experience with the cutter. That doesn't sound pleasant!

ProfessorGAC

(68,359 posts)
13. It Was Fine In A Couple Days
Thu Sep 5, 2024, 07:25 PM
Sep 5

It was more feeling stupid that I didn't notice the decrepit foil before I hurt myself.
That happened just the one time. I inspect that thing monthly ever since.

LuckyCharms

(18,412 posts)
14. My friend bought me this razor.
Thu Sep 5, 2024, 07:33 PM
Sep 5

I've always shaved with a blade, until I had an unfortunate experience a few years ago after going on my second blood thinner. I cut myself about 4 times in the same session, and it wasn't good.

So I've been using this electric razor since.

The foil is lasting a long time since I only shave about every 3-4 days.

I used to have a beard, but I've been shaving for the past few years due to the fact I still wear an N95 when I go anywhere where other people are.

When it gets long enough to where I feel it is interfering with the mask seal, I shave.

ProfessorGAC

(68,359 posts)
15. I Have A Goatee
Thu Sep 5, 2024, 07:42 PM
Sep 5

So, I'm still shaving 2/3rds of my face daily. The foils still ladt quite a while.
I replace them once. Since they're pretty expensive, I think it's wise to spend another $20 for an all new razor. The motors & batteries don't last forever.
I'm 95%+ electric now.

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