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06-19-2013, 04:37 PM #1Historically Inquisitive
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Why does a razor cut better after been dipped in hot water?
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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06-19-2013, 04:39 PM #2
If that were the case why didn't barbers keep their razors in hot water?
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06-19-2013, 04:56 PM #3Historically Inquisitive
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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.
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Like a hot knife through butter!Last edited by Martin103; 06-19-2013 at 05:03 PM.
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06-19-2013, 05:06 PM #4Member
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"Heated mercury...would do as well."
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06-19-2013, 05:12 PM #5Senior Member
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That one I liked too. How about napalm? Originally Posted by alexm
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06-19-2013, 10:44 PM #6Member
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Good point, you'd think at least some would. But it doesn't sound like the case from the article. 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
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06-19-2013, 11:48 PM #7Senior Member
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Now I've found a good way to use all of the mercury I have laying around, thanks!
Hur Svenska stålet biter kom låt oss pröfva på.
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06-20-2013, 01:40 AM #8The Great & Powerful Oz
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It's those abrasive electrical particles that worry me when I shave near a power point.
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06-20-2013, 01:45 AM #10Senior Member
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Maybe you can find some steel without electrons, I've heard Unobtainum alloys comes pretty close! Originally Posted by onimaru55
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