Thread: razor rest

What is the minimum time a razor should rest befor it is used again?

How long is a piece of rope?

I'm a noob myself, but I'm fairly certain it has less to do with time and more to do with stropping and honing.

That's a great answer. I really think as long as you take care to strop properly, you should be good to go.

I think I read somewhere here 24 hours.

John

24 hrs is a wives tale.

You should let it rest until you need to shave.

Originally Posted by Doc

24 hrs is a wives tale.

In all fairness to wives, I think it's actually a razor salesmans tale.

The edge of the razor will be deformed by shaving, this is unavoidable because steel is somewhat elastic. Like most elastic materials, steel also has a memory and will over time relax toward its original shape. Thus, allowing the razor to "rest" between shaves reduces the cummulative effects and thus the frequency of honing required to maintain an edge.

How long is somewhat subjective. Most of the relaxation will occur in the first 24 hours, and there is probably little additional benefit after 48 hours.

I think it is just an excuse to buy more razors. I've never noticed anyhting like that and don't really believe in it.