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  • djundjilaMA
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    2 months ago

    Tab Tue 24 Sep 2024

    • Brush: Semogue Owner’s Club (cherry wood and boar) (54)
    • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 17 (NOS, 7/8", hollow ground, stainless steel)
    • Lather: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
    • Post Shave: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original
    • Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz – Tabac Original

    A blissful early morning Stankening. The Frio edge is showing first signs of wear after 24 uses. Still comfortable, but the smooth bliss phase is at an end.

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        2 months ago

        I’m not sure. That’s not even one Headless Horsemen :)

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      2 months ago

      edge is showing first signs of wear after 24 uses

      I tend to just want a new edge somewhere between 12 and 15 uses. I’m convinced that most razors can easily go 30-40 uses with a good starting edge and reasonable care with stropping.

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        somewhere between 12 and 15 uses

        That sounds about right. But it makes me wonder whether recommending straight razors to people who don’t want to hone themselves in mean 😬

        Luckily, Koraats have among the most durable edges I know.

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          I have not taken data on this, but I’m convinced that a well formed edge will last 60-70 shaves if a loaded strop (Cr2O3) is used every 10 shaves or so in addition to regular stropping with every shave.