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05-08-2017, 12:44 PM #1
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How long are you guys able to keep the razor sharp between honings? I am only able to have it sharp 3-6 times after honing the blade.
I have a 3" wide strop, and i strop the blade on each side roughly 50-100 times each. Anytime between 3-6 shaves later the blade is so dull that i cant bear it and i give up and hone it with my 12K stone. Afterwords the shave is smooth and great. But the cycle repeats itself as it should, i just dont recall it being so short periods for experts here. I have razors i was given from various users from this community a few years ago. So they are good quality USA/Germany metal.
I recall users saying they went anywhere from 6-12 months between honings. So i must be doing something wrong.
Is there anything wrong with honing the blade every 3-6 shaves since i have a good quality stone?
PS ive watched all the videos you guys advise to watch with honing a blade, proper stropping and shaving techniques.