How fragile is a razor's edge? Over the months I've found myself treating the razor with kid gloves, not just because of safety but also because I'm hyper-aware of the condition and quality of the honed edge. Then last night I shaved with a new razor. My other razors are antiques and while I cleaned and dried them well, they have a dull patina on them that seems to hide soap buildup. The new shiny razor showed every last bit of dirt, smudge and soap and I found myself having to polish with a little more effort to get it all off.

So just out of curiosity, what seems to be the most a razor can handle before you blunt it? I wonder if sometimes I treat it with more trepidation that I need to.