Thread: Preparing a home for new razor

Originally Posted by Ravenflight

On the subject of before versus after, I've read so many different things. I've read the theory you have to let the edge grow by letting it rest. Now I know if you water it, it'll grow (rust that is). But has anyone with one of those high powered scopes actually seen evidence of this? Or is this an old barber's tale?

In another thread entitled The Grand Experiment we are looking at the benefits of stropping after and initial results support the idea that it is good for extending the life of the edge.

Originally Posted by Ravenflight

Do the singing edged ones actually sing? I read something about plucking the edge and it makes a tone. I'd be afraid to try it, but I am curious what it would sound like.

Yeah, they kinda ring on the strop and sometimes during shaving too.

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[QUOTE=Ravenflight
Do the singing edged ones actually sing? I read something about plucking the edge and it makes a tone. I'd be afraid to try it, but I am curious what it would sound like.[/QUOTE]

If you have a singing blade, you can try this by blowing sharply in the edge, it will produce ringing sound. Mind, not every full holow ground will sing, only the extra hollow... The one razor I had, and was able to do this was my Satinedge...

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