Thread: Do I need to Re Hone my razor

Then . . . could you explain to me what good a 7-days set is.

Originally Posted by Nicolas

Then . . . could you explain to me what good a 7-days set is.

It is so you are not always using the same razor day in and day out. Then you will have more time using the 7 razors before you have to hone them all.

so say you shave with 1 for 7 days a week.. then you will have to hone that single razor let say 2 months (if you are a light beard).

If you had the 7 day set of razors, then you would have a more prolonged time before honing. Plus it gives 'variety' hehe

Actually, it is done because then you can let the razor rest for seven days.

ya, that old metal growing thing. heard the same for securing diamonds in rings. how they are more apt to fall out in the beginning then a year later becuase the metal has grown around it to hold it better. yes, have heard the same for razors.

either way. i'd very much hope that you do your most stropping BEFORE you shave. you can't tell me that the metal is going to grown perfectly flat and straight and to a perfect edge.

i do a few laps on the strop after i shave, not a ton but just a few. i do this for a couple reason. 1 is to realign for the growing, however i use my razors quicker then they grow prolly. 2 is so that i remove any soap residue/gunk that might be on the edge which would lead to discolouration on top of any slight rust. all those great things that will take away from the perfect keen edge.

~J

Originally Posted by Nicolas

Actually, it is done because then you can let the razor rest for seven days.

I am sorry but I believe that you have been misinformed about this particular subject. Lynn did an extensive study where he compared the edge quality and edge holding capibilities of razors used every day versus razors that were let to rest for a day to several days between use. He found absolutely no difference. Having multiple razors is a great way to put off honing because each razor will get less use; plus it is fun to shave with different types of razors. As far as 7 day sets go I suspect that it was likely a great way for razor companinies to make more money, since at the time people did not throw them away like they do today with disposable blades. A properly honed and maintained razor should last at least a lifetime.

Originally Posted by jscott

i'd very much hope that you do your most stropping BEFORE you shave.

+1 on that. The old barber books (information compiled over hundreds of years) tell you to NEVER shave without stropping prior.

2 is so that i remove any soap residue/gunk that might be on the edge which would lead to discolouration on top of any slight rust. all those great things that will take away from the perfect keen edge.

+1 on that one too. Also helps to dry off the blade a bit more after you hand dry it. (I have a feeling, my personal, that originally linen strops were intended for use after shaving for this reason.)

Originally Posted by heavydutysg135

I am sorry but I believe that you have been misinformed about this particular subject. Lynn did an extensive study where he compared the edge quality and edge holding capibilities of razors used every day versus razors that were let to rest for a day to several days between use. He found absolutely no difference. Having multiple razors is a great way to put off honing because each razor will get less use; plus it is fun to shave with different types of razors. As far as 7 day sets go I suspect that it was likely a great way for razor companinies to make more money, since at the time people did not throw them away like they do today with disposable blades. A properly honed and maintained razor should last at least a lifetime.

Thanks for the backup champ.

There are also people who say the edge actually starts oxidizing after the shave and it can actually deteriorate. Maybe this is why we don't have a 31-day set

I myself have had the experience of picking up a razor after some time to discover it was not as sharp as I remembered from the previous use. But I may be imagining things

Cheers
Ivo

Originally Posted by izlat

There are also people who say the edge actually starts oxidizing after the shave and it can actually deteriorate. Maybe this is why we don't have a 31-day set

lol I have a 31-day set

Originally Posted by heavydutysg135

lol I have a 31-day set

You guys got to stop with these one liners, I'm going to piss myself...