Thread: How important is a straight blade?

Originally Posted by fatcamp

Sharptonn, you know your razors. The President is a Cryo Treated Stainless blade from what I can tell. I'm not sure on the cryo but it says stainless on the scales LOL!

I am just slightly prejudiced! That's all! Mine says 'Frozen'

Originally Posted by fatcamp

Sharptonn, you know your razors. The President is a Cryo Treated Stainless blade from what I can tell. I'm not sure on the cryo but it says stainless on the scales LOL! I am new to honing and I don't want to risk anything since I'm trying to keep this thing in good condition and it's not a razor to learn on. I've been talking briefly with Glen about taking care of this and a few other ones. BTW. If anyone knows where I can get my hands on a Dictator I'd love to find another one.

Do you have one now? I would LOVE to see pics if you do!

I think they are trying to get rid of one in Egypt!

Seriously, I thought I would answer the OP's original question. As a razor is smiling, it is pushing the skin tighter as it goes. Away from the edge and making for a more efficient shave. If frowning, it pulls the skin into a wad and results in cuts and improper shave. Any razor with a frowning edge needs work and any razor with a (even slightly) smiling edge is much better than a straight one in my comfort zone. I ALWAYS hone toward a smile! This is JMHO

I believe the word "Cryo" is short for cryogenically tempered. Most stainless blades are so tempered and the ones I have seen have been marked Frozen Temper, Ice Tempered and Eishartung. There are undoubtedly more ways to say in more languages too. All have them have been great shaving blades.

Bob

I HAD a dictator in nearly NOS conditions until I let my brother try to buff out a tiny blemish on the blade. I don't think I've been that disappointed in a long time after seeing the resulting carnage. I won't post pictures because it is just too terrible to bring up. I will pawn internal organs to find another one. Still have the old one. Damaged blade and all.