Thread: New Honing Invention

Gents,

I found this interesting article on a new invention that apparently hones disposable razors.

Razor sharp idea put to test

It works like a charm accoding to The Gazette newspaper. Gillette is probably as worried as gas companies are with hydrogen or electric cars! I wonder if this invention could be applied to straight razors.

I think he re-invented the strop.

I've already seen something like this on TV that is like a motorized pad wheel that does essentially the same thing. I hope the best for him though. I don't know that it would take off, but who knows.

Another bogus apparatus for one of those numb television stores.

It still doesnt fix that fact that the cartridge razors get clogged with soap and hair during each stroke which renders them dull for the remainder of the stroke. Until you rinse the blade it is useless.

I use my straight cos there is nothing to clog up and I could have a stroke which carries for 100 metres if my face was long enough. lol

You guys are probably right. It is likely to be a stropping device that simply extends the blades life until honing is the only solution.

Originally Posted by poona

It still doesnt fix that fact that the cartridge razors get clogged with soap and hair during each stroke which renders them dull for the remainder of the stroke. Until you rinse the blade it is useless.

I use my straight cos there is nothing to clog up and I could have a stroke which carries for 100 metres if my face was long enough. lol

As a professional tattooist I use these things daily to shave the area before applying the tattoo. I assume that you aren't using a disposable anymore but FWIW, if you do not lift the razor from your face pulling the razor in the opposite direction of your pass while still applying some pressure will clear the blades of stubble and soap. The same motion as back honing on a paddle strop.

Originally Posted by Quick Orange

I've already seen something like this on TV that is like a motorized pad wheel that does essentially the same thing. I hope the best for him though. I don't know that it would take off, but who knows.

I think I know what you mean. I've seen that little gizmo on TV as well.

My first reaction to this particular invention is pure skepticism. But if it does work, it might be good news for those who aren't into straight razors or electrics. One of the reasons straight razors appeal to me is the savings. A pack of 5 cartridges for my older (and somewhat less expensive) Gillette Sensor Excel are still about 10 bucks. Over a relatively short period of time (depending on the courseness of your beard and such) you can spend a lot of money. It doesn't help when the clips on the razor that accept the cartridge break, then you gotta blow another 10 bucks or so for a new razor.

Thanks, but no thanks.

If his invention does work he will probably be approached by a strange man in a trench coat and offered several million for his invention and then it will just disappear like the guy who invented an automobile engine not needing gasoline. He was just paid off and the invention was bought by an oil company who buried it. Is there such an engine? I don't know but if there was that's what would happen to it.

Man, I wish I could come up with something that would cause someone with a trenchcoat and a million bucks to come visit me