Razors With Cartridge Blades - When They Pop Off

[unixfish]

I have a razor handle, and a bunch of fairly good double edge blade cartridges. I usually just use an electric, and I keep the blade for touch-ups and a bit closer shave when I need to be "more presentable". I usually use the blade in the shower post "electric razoring".

We have a walk in shower with a top bar where the doors attach that is about 6 feet high (1.8 meters), and there is a counter with a sink across from the shower about 5.5 feet away (1.7 meters). I will often put that razor on top of the track when I am done touching up, then put it away after I dry off.

About a week ago, I forgot to put the razor away. When I pulled down the shower matt that we keep on the top shower stall rail the next day, it knocked the razor off. I saw it fall, and hit the floor; on impact, the cartridge blade popped off, and flew towards the cabinet across the bathroom. I *thought* I saw it hit the bottom of the cabinet, but I heard what I thought was a a metallic clink. OK, start looking for the cartridge so nobody steps on it and cuts themselves.

I pulled up both throw rugs we keep in front of the sinks for cushion. No cartridge.
I looked by the shower, and in the shower. No cartridge.
I looked around the toilet. No cartridge.
I looked on the stand we use to store towels. No cartridge.
I went over the whole floor, the tub, and the shower again. No cartridge.
I pulled to vent cover off the heating duct, got a flashlight, and looked in. No cartridge.
I checked the floor going into the bedroom. No cartridge.
Where in the [long string of expletives] could that [expletive] blade cartridge be?

I stand up, and survey the room. It has to be there somewhere. I have to find it.

Then, as I am standing there, I see it.

When the razor fell, it dropped 6 feet to the floor, and landed about 6 inches from the shower stall. The blade cartridge popped off, flew 5.5 feet over and 33 inches up, bounced off my wife's makeup light (metal base - hence the metallic clink) and came to rest on the bathroom counter. I could not do that again if I tried.

The blade was fine, and not damaged. I used it in the shower yesterday. I did remember to put it away this time.

 

[Esquire Jones]

That’s a sign that you’re going to have an amazing weekend.

 

[Kandinskyesque]

Quick!!!
Buy a lottery ticket.

 

[HoodieMcFoodie]

Too bad you didn't film it. You could've used the footage as an audition reel for Dude Perfect.

 

[boris bubbanov]

These are not F1 race cars. There's no need for impact attenuation by creating something that will break into segments. I'm going back to the yellow BIC style.

 

[tubedude]

I have a razor handle, and a bunch of fairly good double edge blade cartridges. I usually just use an electric, and I keep the blade for touch-ups and a bit closer shave when I need to be "more presentable". I usually use the blade in the shower post "electric razoring".

We have a walk in shower with a top bar where the doors attach that is about 6 feet high (1.8 meters), and there is a counter with a sink across from the shower about 5.5 feet away (1.7 meters). I will often put that razor on top of the track when I am done touching up, then put it away after I dry off.

About a week ago, I forgot to put the razor away. When I pulled down the shower matt that we keep on the top shower stall rail the next day, it knocked the razor off. I saw it fall, and hit the floor; on impact, the cartridge blade popped off, and flew towards the cabinet across the bathroom. I *thought* I saw it hit the bottom of the cabinet, but I heard what I thought was a a metallic clink. OK, start looking for the cartridge so nobody steps on it and cuts themselves.

I pulled up both throw rugs we keep in front of the sinks for cushion. No cartridge.
I looked by the shower, and in the shower. No cartridge.
I looked around the toilet. No cartridge.
I looked on the stand we use to store towels. No cartridge.
I went over the whole floor, the tub, and the shower again. No cartridge.
I pulled to vent cover off the heating duct, got a flashlight, and looked in. No cartridge.
I checked the floor going into the bedroom. No cartridge.
Where in the [long string of expletives] could that [expletive] blade cartridge be?

I stand up, and survey the room. It has to be there somewhere. I have to find it.

Then, as I am standing there, I see it.

When the razor fell, it dropped 6 feet to the floor, and landed about 6 inches from the shower stall. The blade cartridge popped off, flew 5.5 feet over and 33 inches up, bounced off my wife's makeup light (metal base - hence the metallic clink) and came to rest on the bathroom counter. I could not do that again if I tried.

The blade was fine, and not damaged. I used it in the shower yesterday. I did remember to put it away this time.

What kind of blades do you use? I use the Astra German blades. Sharper than the others I've tried and ~10 bucks for a hundred. I think those 6 packs of plastic cartridge containing a 5 or 6 dull blade array cost.$16.

 

[1955]

I cleaned these up and shave with them. One is my grandfather’s, the others are from two of my great grandfathers.

 

[unixfish]

What kind of blades do you use? I use the Astra German blades. Sharper than the others I've tried and ~10 bucks for a hundred. I think those 6 packs of plastic cartridge containing a 5 or 6 dull blade array cost.$16.

To be honest, I don't know. I found the blades and the handle when I was cleaning out my mother's house. They are two blade cartridges - they had probably been there for a decade or two.

 

[tubedude]

Nice score.
For Christmas 2 years ago, I got razors and cases of blades for my son and son in law, and gave them a tutorial. They're both in their 30's and had never heard of a double edged razor. After a month I asked how they liked the closer shave. Both of them ditched the razors after they cut up their faces and necks but were too ashamed to mention it. I'm glad I didn't gift them straight razors.

 

[Toto'sDad]

I cleaned these up and shave with them. One is my grandfather’s, the others are from two of my great grandfathers. View attachment 1100352

I remember those double-edged razors very well. In fact, I still have a scar on my face that reminds me of them! When they came out with the Gillette that the handle had a screw thing on the end of it, that opened the razor up to change blades, they opened a whole new world up to the everyday shaver/self-mutilator!

 

[Refugee]

If that could pull off that distance, I bet one of these could reach orbit.

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[Toto'sDad]

I have a razor handle, and a bunch of fairly good double edge blade cartridges. I usually just use an electric, and I keep the blade for touch-ups and a bit closer shave when I need to be "more presentable". I usually use the blade in the shower post "electric razoring".

We have a walk in shower with a top bar where the doors attach that is about 6 feet high (1.8 meters), and there is a counter with a sink across from the shower about 5.5 feet away (1.7 meters). I will often put that razor on top of the track when I am done touching up, then put it away after I dry off.

About a week ago, I forgot to put the razor away. When I pulled down the shower matt that we keep on the top shower stall rail the next day, it knocked the razor off. I saw it fall, and hit the floor; on impact, the cartridge blade popped off, and flew towards the cabinet across the bathroom. I *thought* I saw it hit the bottom of the cabinet, but I heard what I thought was a a metallic clink. OK, start looking for the cartridge so nobody steps on it and cuts themselves.

I pulled up both throw rugs we keep in front of the sinks for cushion. No cartridge.
I looked by the shower, and in the shower. No cartridge.
I looked around the toilet. No cartridge.
I looked on the stand we use to store towels. No cartridge.
I went over the whole floor, the tub, and the shower again. No cartridge.
I pulled to vent cover off the heating duct, got a flashlight, and looked in. No cartridge.
I checked the floor going into the bedroom. No cartridge.
Where in the [long string of expletives] could that [expletive] blade cartridge be?

I stand up, and survey the room. It has to be there somewhere. I have to find it.

Then, as I am standing there, I see it.

When the razor fell, it dropped 6 feet to the floor, and landed about 6 inches from the shower stall. The blade cartridge popped off, flew 5.5 feet over and 33 inches up, bounced off my wife's makeup light (metal base - hence the metallic clink) and came to rest on the bathroom counter. I could not do that again if I tried.

The blade was fine, and not damaged. I used it in the shower yesterday. I did remember to put it away this time.

Try some of these, maybe you can start your own channel on youtube!

 

[unixfish]

To be honest, I don't know. I found the blades and the handle when I was cleaning out my mother's house. They are two blade cartridges - they had probably been there for a decade or two.

I just pulled the razor out of my shower caddy. It's a Gillette Sensor Excel with these two-blade heads:

That thinner head gets under my nose a lot better than the 358+ blade monsters.

 

[unixfish]

...not that anyone really cares that much...

 

[Cam]

Cool razor acrobatics! I've recently gone back to an electric razor. A remarkably cut free experience I'd forgotten.

 

[trapdoor2]

I could never get a Shick Safety razor (old thing uses double edge blades) to work for me. I spent more time stopping the bleeding than shaving. When I have a beard, the good old straight-razor is best.

When I was working, it was a Norelco triple, battery...in the shower.

Retired, it is a cheap, multi-bladed (4? 5?) thingy that gets used in the shower.

Years ago, I threw a credit card to Miz Diane from across the room. All fluttery, etc. She is a lousy catch...but it was one of those perfect things...in the fingers, right-side up, posed like an advertisement. She even smiled.

 

[Refugee]

Maybe razor bouncing can replace curling in the winter Olympics. Definitely more exciting. I was hanging on Unixfish' every word.

Hmm, is that the correct way to indicate the singular possessive of Unixfish?

Actually, that's probably plural possessive.