TIL you can't just wing it with a straight razor on a first-time client

Had a guy come in last Tuesday asking for a clean shave, first time with a straight razor. I got nervous halfway through and my hand slipped a tiny bit, gave him a nick under his nose that bled for like 10 minutes. He was chill about it but I learned I need to practice on my own leg more before trying that again. Anyone else have a close call story like that?

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the_eric1d agoMost Upvoted

Seems like a lot of drama over a little nick.

terry_mitchell1d ago

You ever feel like a little nick is no big deal until you're the one holding the blade? I used to think barbers got way too dramatic about their work until I watched a buddy try to shave his own neck with a safety razor and ended up looking like a murder scene. That tiny slip taught me the difference between a pro and someone who's just lucky.