I don't scrapbook, but for Christmas, I use a scrapbooking paper cutter to add a paw cut out so I can run ribbon through them. While opening the box, I noticed there was a an instruction that if you wanted to clean/lubricate the cutter, you should use some wax paper. If you need to sharpen the punch, they advise you use aluminum foil. Has anyone tried any of these methods? Since most blades come with wax paper, it seems like running the blade through the wax paper wrapper might be a step in between nothing and a cork.
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Thanks for the info. I'll give it a try.
Not so fast, my good man. Some gentlemen here at B & B have stated, per their experience, that corking has brought a smoother shave from the start from some highly reputed blades.
Check out this thread...
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20396
Some great info.
S
siouxsie
I've found corking can smooth out a rough blade and make a good blade even smoother too. I'm even using some Merkur's (my last couple) and it's made even them usable. I'd like to try it on Feathers as I find them a bit rough in certain razors (larger blade gaps).
I'm sure it works for scrapbook cutters, but a razor blade is a completely different animal.
Personally, I'm of the opinion that corking is no more than an exercise in wishful thinking. And yes, I've tried it, and stropping, and pyramids and . . . .
And if you find stropping to be effective, please do not take offense.
I too agree that corking is a bit of a "red herring." If wiping a blade clean can damage an edge, certainly passing it through cork is problematic, not to mention a little hazardous if you are not careful. However, I do know people that claim to sleep better with their "dreamcatchers" so more power to them.
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That's why I wondered about wax paper, as it's softer than a cork, but still provides a little bit of resistance which would help even out any rough edges.
I tried corking a Derby blade and it worked wonders. I still got my 3 close shaves but they were so comfortable, it felt like there was no blade in the razor, as if the safety bar was cutting the stubble!
I was not actually unhappy with the blades, I tried corking just out of curiosity and now I do it to every new Derby blade I use. I do about 2 months worth in one hit, instead of every new blade.
I was not actually unhappy with the blades, I tried corking just out of curiosity and now I do it to every new Derby blade I use. I do about 2 months worth in one hit, instead of every new blade.
Corking is not a myth. Many people claim they enjoy the second or even third shave with their blade more than the first. Corking seems to make that first shave more like the second or third yet doesn't seem to affect longevity of the blade. I'm speaking from my own experience with corking Derbys but as with anything else here, YMMV. I'm going to try the wax paper idea and post back. As it stands however, I have enough styrofoam to package several adult elephants and send them around the world without shaking about. So I doubt I will change my methods. 
R
rainman
They should have made sure the blade was sharp and smooth when they sold it.
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