Thread: I'm Resting a Razor

In order to make this as repeatable as possible, it will be important to eliminate any extraneous variables. Pre-shave routine, preparation and any other factors should not be changed during the sample.

Really interesting idea. Can't say that I put a lot of credence in the resting the blade thing but worth looking at. It would really be worth dragging someone with a USB microscope (or similar) in. If I had one I'd join but don't think my anecdotal experience would add anything.

I've pretty much defacto done it already. I lately have been using the same razor several days in a row and will park it a day maybe two to use the DE. I noticed no differences and I've been using this routine now for probably 8 months. Right now I'm doing it with the TI Crownwing I recently got.

I don't mean to stifle your enthusiasm... but metal doesn't rest (although it may fatigue).

Steel won't heal, it won't reshape itself, it won't grow a new edge. Just about all that it will happen is that it will rust if you don't treat it carefully, and at best nothing will happen. It will be in the same condition you put it away.

As someone mentioned, without high magnification or some other type of scientific measuring, all we are doing is gathering subjective impressions. You may feel you got a better shave after resting the blade a couple of days, but the variables are too many (prep, beard condition, soap, water, temperature, etc., etc.) for this to be meaningful.

Perhaps resting the steel will enhance its indefatigability. Anyway, we're running out of stuff to test here, we're getting bored, and we need something to do.

Originally Posted by ace

Perhaps resting the steel will enhance its indefatigability. Anyway, we're running out of stuff to test here, we're getting bored, and we need something to do.

You want something to do? Try honing your razor blindfolded. That should keep you at task for a while.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

You want something to do? Try honing your razor blindfolded. That should keep you at task for a while.

I'm sure that can be done. Now, shaving blindfolded, now there's a feat!

I don't really buy into the ''resting'' stuff either. The only reason I use my razors in rotation is because I enjoy using all of them.