Thread: Quit being lazy!!

Originally Posted by Phrank

Yes, that's called, I believe, allowing the blade to, "fin". Now, this is what was explained to me, sounds to me to complicate something that doesn't need complicating, but here goes. I was told, like the "fin" on a whale/shark/fish, after a shave the edge can lean one way or another, even somewhat curl, and that leaving it for 24 hours allegedly allows the blade to then correct itself.

That's the story I heard, I'm sure there are many others...I've never heard anything to confirm the theory, so who knows?

I've seen a link to some pictures from under the microscope in the article I've read. I'll try to find it again.

Originally Posted by Phrank

Yes, that's called, I believe, allowing the blade to, "fin". Now, this is what was explained to me, sounds to me to complicate something that doesn't need complicating, but here goes. I was told, like the "fin" on a whale/shark/fish, after a shave the edge can lean one way or another, even somewhat curl, and that leaving it for 24 hours allegedly allows the blade to then correct itself.

That's the story I heard, I'm sure there are many others...I've never heard anything to confirm the theory, so who knows?

I've always been skeptical about that. What force is causing this fin to correct itself if you don't strop? If it was the springiness of the metal, it would correct A LOT faster than 24 hours. Just seems very mysterious to me and when things get mysterious outside of spirituality, I get skeptical and want to see the science.

Show me the science!

Wow, this became quite the topic! Yes the intital "too few" strokes was based on doing things on my own without putting research in... I will also need to start using some of my crox powder that I picked up. Thanks for all the thoughts and perspectives on this topic!

Originally Posted by Bdnield

Wow, this became quite the topic! Yes the intital "too few" strokes was based on doing things on my own without putting research in... I will also need to start using some of my crox powder that I picked up. Thanks for all the thoughts and perspectives on this topic!

Yeah, just give different things a go, and see what the result is, as you have seen we all do things a bit differently, and all get shaves we like.

Well I thank you for giving it a try and sharing your findings with us.

OK fellas, I got my edge back with Lynn's Shapton video, except that I needed to do more on the 4000 to reverse my zealous overstropping with the diamond paste. After I finished with the Shaptons, I did 10 laps with a 1 micron, 10 laps with a .5 micron, and 10 laps with a .25 micron.

FROM NOW ON, I will just do my 30 felt, 60 laps kangaroo before and after each shave until the shaves dictate I need a refresh.

I will agree with the original poster. I do 30 laps the night before and 30 before the morning shave. I test the arm hair after 30 laps and it kind of does it but after another 30 it does it with ease. according to the famous verhoeven paper, doing beyond a certain amount doesn't help much more so I guess one has to find what works for them.

Originally Posted by Bdnield

As I often take the path of least resistance, this morning I had a little extra time and decided that instead of the normal 15-20 strokes on the strop I'd do 15 on linen and the 120 on leather. World of difference! Take the extra time, get a better shave!

One can also do a dozen or so careful, effective laps instead of a lot of relatively ineffective ones.