Hey guys,

I've noticed an above average number of members recently chiming in to say their edges are lasting upwards of two months or more without touch ups, paste etc. I should say I don't doubt this to be true as stropping goes a long way towards edge longevity, but in the past it was accepted that after a hand full of shaves it was common to at least go to pastes if not the hones.

So, my questions are:

1. Are these razors, which are lasting months, being used daily for months, or are they part of a rotation? (I have a Dovo I bought in April which only requires a touch up now, but I concede it is one in a rotation. Does this count as lasting for months too? )

2. Is there any true benefit to shaving with an edge that is months old, other than proving that it's possible?

3. By putting off a honing session for so long, aren't you actually making more work for yourself when it does come time to hit the hones? I mean, after several months of use you probably aren't just going to be performing a simple touch up any more, it will be a full honing job and therefore more work.

I realize it feels great to say your edges are lasting for months (or years in some peoples' case), but is it worth it to let your edges go that long without maintenance?

Thanks in advance,

Ryan