Thread: Duration of a stropped edge

Sounds like a good science experiment in the making. By the time you get back you should be able to author an extensive research paper. "The corrosive effects of marine air on the shave ready blade" would be a good title I think. You should apply for a research grant from SRP.

Well here's another who works at the ship. Not tugs but somewhat larger vessels. Mostly on Baltic Sea area and occasionally little further too. Usually i'm out about 5-15 days or so.
I've had a straight razor with me at work. With shorter sails, say 5-7 days i didn't carry my strop. Shaves were ok, but it depends on the razor. After say 4-5 shaves my edges start to lose their best edge but they are still relatively ok. Wedges last longer than hollows in my experience. For the longer sails i've simply carried my strop with me. Then i got bored on carrying my strop and started shaving with Rolls Razor. I have it in my cabin but it is easy to carry with too, and doesn't take much room in your luggage.

However i've never had any problems with rust. After shave i just wipe the blade with the towel and put the razor back to its box. No rust ever.
If you are afraid that your razor rusts then just wipe some oil into the blade. Remember that most ships are made of steel and rust is no major problem.

Originally Posted by MaritimeFanatic

The interior of the cabin are, for the most part, pretty dang nice. I've been on tugs that were nicer than my apartment. New boats usually have all the amenities - internet, flat screen tvs, independent air circulation and really good food. I eat better out on the water than at home!

Now this made me jealous