Quote Originally Posted by Alethephant View Post
I suppose then you should take this up with the (dishonest?) person who wrote the SRP FAQ: " How long will a razor stay sharp?

There are too many variables involved to give a definite answer (quality of razor steel, stropping and shaving techniques, etc.). The general consensus seems to be that a shave ready razor will, if regularly stropped on plain leather, shave comfortably for at least a few dozen shaves. After that, it will require resharpening.[25] "

"At least a few dozen shaves" suggests 30+. You will note I indicated in the best case, 50 shaves. This does not seem inconsistent.

You will also note that I indicated, if you do things wrong, you may get only one shave.

Apparently the argument here is what is the maximum possible shaves before honing is required. That is a different question from getting less shaves than that. Do you know of anyone who has gotten more than 50 shaves from a razor with no touch-up?

Again, time lapse is not the same thing as number of shaves. When you talk about using a razor for a year, are you using the same razor every day?

I've been shaving with the same razor, every other day at the least for 8 months now. No touch ups, no pasted strops. The reality is it will last as long as it lasts, dependent on technique and whatnot. To try and quantify it exactly is an exercise in theoretical impotence.