WetShaving · 3 days ago

Tuesday SOTD Thread - September 24th, 2024 (#471)

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Tuesday SOTD Thread - September 24th, 2024 (#471)

WetShaving · 3 days ago

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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.

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