Thread: EDGE MAINT. FORMULA

im just throwing this out there...after stroping is no longer enough something such as a barbers hone used to touch up the edge then strop again before use would be enough to keep a razor shave ready forever long as your didnt do something bone headed and completly kill the edge??

Originally Posted by BAMARACING8

im just throwing this out there...after stroping is no longer enough something such as a barbers hone used to touch up the edge then strop again before use would be enough to keep a razor shave ready forever long as your didnt do something bone headed and completly kill the edge??

According to one of my teachers at Barber school, yes, with a Barber hone and strop, you could keep your razors sharp forever, barring an accident where you damage the edge as you stated.

But then again, according to the same guy, you could go get a razor at a flea market or antique shop and get it shave ready with just a barber hone as well.

I've never tried to maintain my razors with just a barber hone, but I would bet it could be done. Would love to hear from someone that has used a barber hone and strop exclusively for a long time to hear how it worked.

i did buy a barber hone...when it gets here im going to try touching up a razor(wish me luck i dont ruin it) i have that pulls some then strop it and see if it will back to normal sorry it wont be long term but atleast it can be a short term look into the possibilites of it being a reality.

Originally Posted by avatar1999

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Would love to hear from someone that has used a barber hone and strop exclusively for a long time to hear how it worked.

Works well; and I use just leather, no fabric. My Grandfather used the same maintenance formula for over 3 decades with success.