Thread: Is "Resting a blade" complete bull?

Yes, it's true, your razor needs to rest between shaves. How much rest each razor needs is the question.

A custom razor from Max Sprecher or Charlie Lewis needs only 4 hours of sleep. They are young & vibrant razors; so by the time your next shave comes around, they are ready to go,,, in other words you can shave everyday with them.

If it's a factory razor like Dovo or Thiers-Issard, then they need more rest,,, they need a good 12 hours of sleep.

If it's a vintage Wade & Butcher over 100 years old, then it needs a good 2 days of rest; think about it, would you ask your grandfather to mow the grass every other day? No, of course not.