Why does a razor cut better after been dipped in hot water?, Article from the Mechanic's magazine by Knight and Lacey 1826.
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Why does a razor cut better after been dipped in hot water?, Article from the Mechanic's magazine by Knight and Lacey 1826.
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If that were the case why didn't barbers keep their razors in hot water?
The article clearly states that barber's were afraid to use hot water because they were thinking it might affect the temper of the razor.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
Like a hot knife through butter!
"Heated mercury...would do as well."
Yipes!
That one I liked too. How about napalm?Quote:
Originally Posted by alexm
Good point, you'd think at least some would. But it doesn't sound like the case from the article.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
I think the barber point of view can be overdone though. It's quoted a lot on this site as the apex of shaving, but a barber shop is a business and mainly works on throughput. One barber per customer at any given time. Anything to improve the rate of customer turnover would be a good thing. Of course, there are exceptions where price can be improved for luxury but essentially that would have been it for the majority of good 'ole days barbers. So, would I faff around with hot water if it cost me and only made marginal difference, no. Likewise with the stropping and resting debate, if I was a barber would I invest in more razors and have a resting set, again, no.
These methods may make a difference but, I suggest, are primarily for the home shaving connoisseur and not appropriate for a business, which is why you just don't see them there!
What I do think is great and what the article really shows is that straight razor debates have be going on for centuries. Nice to be part of history :D
Now I've found a good way to use all of the mercury I have laying around, thanks!
It's those abrasive electrical particles that worry me when I shave near a power point.
I still have to spray my computer for crawler bots. :shrug:
Maybe you can find some steel without electrons, I've heard Unobtainum alloys comes pretty close!Quote:
Originally Posted by onimaru55
