Thread: Refreshing recomendations

Originally Posted by Marshal

I don't have the patience or the commitment to keep a table. I've got about 8 that are shave ready, lined up, and recently touched up. I'll probably just tweak them on an as-needed basis when I feel the shave drop off.

Same here. I work with tables and data at work. My razors are for fun so I don't bother with any record-keeping for them.

Whether you do a refresh after a certain number of shaves or if do it after you notice a reduction in the quality of the shave, the same thing is accomplished. Both serve as preventative maintenance that keeps your edges sharp for years and that is a great thing.

If I feel diminished sharpness in my first shave stroke, I set that razor aside for refreshing and grab another blade instead (typically bring 2 razors out for each shave anyway). Record keeping?! That sounds suspiciously like work.

Originally Posted by Speedster

If I feel diminished sharpness in my first shave stroke, I set that razor aside for refreshing and grab another blade instead (typically bring 2 razors out for each shave anyway). Record keeping?! That sounds suspiciously like work.

I keep a barber's hone in the bathroom. Only time I bring 2 is when one is unproven, then I'll bring a backup in case the unproven razor fails the shave test.

I hone my razors to the 12k level. If I refresh with a 10k, wouldn't a few laps with 12k afterwords make sense? Or should I just go straight to the 12k for the refresh?

Originally Posted by Wayne1963

I hone my razors to the 12k level. If I refresh with a 10k, wouldn't a few laps with 12k afterwords make sense? Or should I just go straight to the 12k for the refresh?

I would go straight to the 12k.

How about 10k, then .5 micron crox spray, then .25 diamond spray? Works for me so far...


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Originally Posted by Wayne1963

I hone my razors to the 12k level. If I refresh with a 10k, wouldn't a few laps with 12k afterwords make sense? Or should I just go straight to the 12k for the refresh?

If you are using a Naniwa 12k (most do) that stone cuts very fast. I would do as Utopian suggests and go right to 12k. The Naniwa 12k is really a good stone. It cuts fast and leaves a really good edge. I like to go one step further but the 12k is very efficient.

Depends on your beard and skin type.

Here is where you can tailor an edge for your beard. The razor, grind also play a big part.

I find hollow ground razors shave closer, for me.

For most folks, Diamonds can be too aggressive. Leather can calm a diamond edge, as can Chrome Oxide on a hanging strop.

Originally Posted by Carlospppena

How about 10k, then .5 micron crox spray, then .25 diamond spray? Works for me so far...


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Basically what Euclid said. Waaaay too keen for my tastes. I don't like the feel of Chromox following a Synthetic, so I can only imagine how diamond would feel

Give me a few laps on a slurried Natural to reset, then finish up on clear water with maybe a little shave lather following, and I'm pretty much a happy camper. Synthetics can be OK after a healthy stropping, but I'll pass on (any) pastes.

Such is the beauty of wet shaving though, we can all tailor our edges to our liking.

Will try your way...


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