The straight razor dulls quickly with daily use. Sharpening her blade is very different from sharpening other sharp objects. The quality of your shave depends on the sharpness of the razor. Using a dull blade increases the risk of serious injury.
Necessary
- - water stone;
- - honing stone
Instructions
Step 1
Most often, the blade is sharpened with a special water stone, which is well suited to the brittle steel of the cutting edge of the tool. Before sharpening, the abrasive must be well moistened with water. Purchase stones with a surface large enough to maximize the glide of the blade and maintain contact with the block at all times. Only then will it be possible to create the same sharpening angle along the entire edge.
Step 2
Rub the entire surface of the blade over the stone. Remember to wet the abrasive regularly. Start with the sharp edge of the razor forward. Try to press the tool against the block with minimal effort, but make sure that the movements are uniform. This will avoid the occurrence of chips and cracks, as well as poorly sharpened areas. All irregularities can cause serious shaving discomfort.
Step 3
To finish sharpening your razor, use honing stones that have a soft surface and a low grit to grind steel. Finishing will make the blade as sharp as possible. Typically, these stones are made from diamond powder or ceramic.
Step 4
Use a microscope to examine the shaving surface for chips. This is the only way you can identify the smallest irregularities and correct them. If you think the razor is over-honed, try dulling it using the reverse honing method. To do this, fix the razor in a certain position and run the abrasive surface over it several times.
