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How to Make a Pyramid Razor Sharpener | eHow.com
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Alternatively ...
How to Make a Pyramid Razor Sharpener | eHow.com
but note the caveat at the bottom of the page
Hi VucanRider,
My dad was grew up in Regina, Sask. and was born in Biggar.
Small world! How did he end up in California? Or was that your move?
Older razor blades were higher quality than modern ones and lasted longer and you could strop them. The newer ones owe their performance to the coatings on them Once they are gone you can't replace them and your left with a crummy blade.
I would guess the answer would depend on how long you are trying to prolong the blade's lifespan. Are you talking by a couple shaves (which probably wouldn't be worth the hassle) or by a dozen (which may be asking too much for a DE blade)?
For me a fresh sharp blade is the solution for zero irritation. My sensitive skin pretty much demands it. In my Mock 3 days I could feel the blades deteriorating after 3 shaves, which gets expensive when 5 blades cost close to $20. One of the toughest habits for me to break was using a disposable blade long past it's best-before-date, and my face thanks me for it. It is no different with DE blades.
I still experiment with blade longevity vs. different brands, but the average, for me at least, is usually 3-4 shaves before I toss one. You have to cut your losses sometime.
I believe you and defer to your experience, but I have extended the life of both Personna and Derby blades with the Twinplex stropper. I have confirmed improvement in the edge both by microscopic examination and shave testing before and after the stropping. It has worked for me and for my wife who primarily uses my safety razor.
i was thinking about this and i do try to close the loop whenever possible.. so from now on.. instead of throwing my blades away.. i'm going to krazy glue them to the wall in my room.. eventually i can have a nice metallic shield to protect me from alien mind control.