RazorPit The Original Razor Blade Sharpener and Razor Case, Great for Travel, Sharpens and Cleans

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Most people find a process of stropping razor blades that works for them but it’s a good idea to start with a few general tips. The Strop So there was a lot of different razor blade sharpeners on the market. Previously I’ve mentioned some before, including a desktop model, one you could make yourself, and a glass one. Sharpening razor blades just made sense. Double so if you had just lived through the Depression. Waste not, want not. Today, two days after that first shave using that 4 week old razor blade and after two cleanings with the RazorPit, I shaved for the second time after receiving the RazorPit. However, today, the performance of the razor blade was quite remarkable. It was almost like I was shaving with a brand new razor blade. There was no hint of pulling or irritation of any kind. I was truly impressed by this experience and must attribute it to the effect the cleaning by the RazorPit has had on that 4 week old blade. Now is all of this really practical to stretch the useful life of a razor blades that super cheap and costs .60 cents per blade, no but it's a fun experiment that I encourage you to try out as you'll learn a lot in addition to getting a better wet shave. If you must keep your razor in the bathroom, store it in mineral oil. Oil keeps moisture at bay, preventing rust. Not only does rust degrade the quality of the steel blade, but it can also cause minor infections.

First, we’ll go over some things that can be done regularly to keep your blade from dulling, then we’ll dive into how it’s possible to sharpen the edge of your razor blade. It really is as simple as that. Not only is this revolutionary product kind on your wallet, but on the environment too, which suffers greatly from the 600 million men using razor blades every year and the massive, wasteful turnover, creation and disposal in the market that this creates. So buy the Razor Pit Razor Blade Sharpener today, the must-have grooming product for men.

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I lather up my face and with the leftover lather on my hands, wipe it on the RazorPit and run my razor over it 8 or 9 times, rinse and begin shaving (I started doing this "pre-shave cleaning/sharpening" because I started with a used razor, though the instructions say you only need to do this once after each shave, so this is an extra step others may not be doing) By putting a lot of effort into maintaining your blade, you can minimize the damage done to it over time, extend the life of your blade, save money, and have confidence to experience a smooth shave each and every time. When I'm done shaving, I put lather on the Razorpit again and run it another 8 or 9 times (I think they recommend 4), rinse the razor (and rinse the Razorpit as well), shake/tap the water out of the razor and put it away (so, none of this extra drying of the razor, which some do and which may extend the life of the blade even longer for all I know (but I'm just not that disciplined and not something I want to spend time doing). I’m not at all convinced that there is a marked for a newly made uranium glass hone, though. Razor blades are, after all, just pennies per blade. There’s no hard research on the number of times a blade can be polished to the point of a good shave. It’s more than a few but not indefinitely. Depending on the coarseness of your hair, how often you shave, and how well you care for the blade between shaves, eventually stropping won’t make your blade feel brand new again. Keeping Razor Blades Sharp Is All Part of the RitualThe actual uranium glass hone is fairly straight forward. A semi-circular glass shape. Raised edges to keep the blade in place. An acid etched surface to increase the honing action. And that is about it.

To keep safety razors blades razor sharp, clean it thoroughly after each use and follow these steps: You’ll know it’s time to sharpen your razor blades when you notice you’re not getting a smooth shave. You’ll find that your hair is left patchy. Your skin may even burn after shaving. Worse yet, you may feel a slight tug or pinch as the dull blade gets caught on your hair. Leather shaving straps. I had thought of buying a pair of those and for all I know they may work very well, but it also doesn't seem very convenient to have a pair of those hanging out in my bathroom, never mind what to do when one is traveling. The Razorpit wins again here, as it is small and portable enough to throw into my travel toiletries bag along with everything else.

Your hair– Even with shaving cream, pre-shave oils, and regular beard conditioning, the friction caused by cutting through hair reduces the sharpness of a razor blade’s edge, increasing dullness. The more blades are used - and the coarser the stubble they cut - the faster it loses its bite. For sharpening the razor blade it is placed flat on the concave surface a of the hone A as shown with its end against the flange or shoulder a1 and moved lightly to and fro over the curved surface. From Great British patent #346,057

Air and water – Even though your razor blade gets washed with water and is likely stored in the open air of your bathroom, prolonged exposure to both results in oxidation on the metal, causing rust and corroding the quality of the blade. The combination of air and water droplets causes the metal to flake off and causes the edge to grow blunt and jagged. The act of sharpening a safety razor can make it last for many more shaves than it might have otherwise. Coating the blade in baby oil and mineral oil is your best bet to keep it separated from water and prevent rusting. After all, oil and water do not mix. If all else fails and the razor blade gets too dull from use, water or air, safely dispose of it. Blades are super cheap and cuts, infection, rashes and irritation can ruin a shaving experience. A strop is a material used for polishing knives and blades to maintain sharpness of razor blades. Leather – both suede and smooth - is the fabric most traditionally used and the most preferred and achieves the best results. As a matter of fact, a pair of jeans or a piece of denim ought to do the job as a safety razor stropper too in a pinch. If you don’t have anything else around, another option is to use materials like canvas or any old pair of blue jeans. The technique is simple:The good news is that solving for razor sharpness is not too hard. Key Concepts For Extending Blade Life Sharpness and Maintaining A S harp Blade