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

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That savings can turn into even more free money if you learn the secret to how to keep razor blades laser sharp for longer. But with a few tricks to prolong the usefulness of your razor, you can save yourself some bucks by preserving your blades. Disposable razors and c artridge razors can be expensive over a lifetime and are not environmentally friendly.

Switch directions and run the blade along the jean fabric around 20 times in the same fashion you did previously. Use light pressure and short, quick strokes for roughly 20 strokes, running your razor back and forth along the jeans, always in the same direction of the blades. For best results, allow your razor to soak in a cup of hot, soapy water for 15 to 30 minutes, swirling your razor in the water occasionally. The act of sharpening a safety razor can make it last for many more shaves than it might have otherwise.The technique you develop will largely depend on your choice of razor, blade and strop so feel free to experiment. If you don’t disinfect your razor every now and then, all kinds of germs and bacteria can sit on the edge of the blade and dull it over time. Even if you’re a “no pain no gain” kind of guy, there’s really nothing to be gained from sweeping a blunt and jagged razor down the skin of your face unless you like walking around with nicks and cuts, no thanks to the rust build-up from the razors. On a microscopic level, dragging the razor up the material realigns the craggy blade so it once again forms a clean, straight edge. Remove all objects from the surface, as you’re going to be moving your arm forward in quick motions.

While the sharpening process is relatively quick and easy, keeping the blade sharp enough for a shave is all about maintenance. These remain in the public domain, although the rest of the accompanying blog post is covered by the CC-BY-NC-SA license. If you don’t have anything else around, another option is to use materials like canvas or any old pair of blue jeans. 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. This will leave a thin layer of oil on the metal blade which should protect it from rust and other contaminants.

The glass of which the hone or sharpener A is made may be of known composition but a glass containing uranium as an ingredient is at present preferred. For best results, you should soak the razor in the warm water for 15 to 30 minutes, gently swirling it around to dislodge any hair or dirt. While these methods can help prolong the life of a disposable blade, remember that disposable blades aren’t supposed to last forever.

The curved concave surface a of the hone or sharpener is etched or frosted to remove the natural glaze or polish of the lass as it is found that an etched or frosted surface gives the best sharpening effect.

With the same motion you used for your first stropping, run your blades along the jeans with and not against the direction of the blades. Drag the edge of the blade 6–10 inches (15–25 cm) using a light but firm amount of pressure, and lift it off of the surface. The ultimate, number-one reason to sharpen safety razor blades is obvious - if shaving with a finely tuned razor blade across your face with shaving cream isn’t a little piece of heaven to you, then shaving with a dull and rusty blade is still no better reality. RazorPit solves this problem by using friction to remove the residue of skin and lather that sticks to the blades. 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.