Thread: Razor is tugging a lot

No need to spend all that money! Point one, SRD gives a free honing. Point two, a barbers hone is all you need to keep a razor sharp indefinitely. At this point in time it is not unusual for a blade to start tugging and pulling, it just needs a touchup. There are usually a good number to choose from on ebay.

I will also add that 30 strokes on a chinese 12k is likely not near enough. I've heard of many members doing a minimum of 100 laps, sometimes many more, just for a touchup. You can speed the process up with the use of slurry, but it's reputation as a very slow hone is well deserved.

I recommend buying two razors that are shave ready. Keep one for your standard. Shave, say, an inch swath with your "standard" razor to judge its sharpness. Then, clean and store without stropping. (Stropping introduces an unneeded variable, since it might dull the blade.)

Shave day to day, and practice your honing on your regular razor. Whenever needed, shave a small area of your face with the standard razor to compare its edge to your current edge on your regular razor.

Touch up or maybe even some ChromeOxide paste? I had the same issue with a Livi Regrind after a bit of use and felt I was going backwards. About 30 laps of CO and then a good stropping and it cuts like butter again...if it's too far out of whack from stropping, send it to SRD for your freebie...

Originally Posted by Formel1

Touch up or maybe even some ChromeOxide paste? I had the same issue with a Livi Regrind after a bit of use and felt I was going backwards. About 30 laps of CO and then a good stropping and it cuts like butter again...if it's too far out of whack from stropping, send it to SRD for your freebie...

30 laps of chrome is an awful lot. Remember, less is more, so if it takes that many laps to bring your edge back to life you might consider getting a touchup hone. Your razor will thank you for it.

Got a 12k but figured CO less abrasive than 12k...but maybe not??