+1. If a blade isn't smooth for me, out it goes. I'm with LeisureGuy on this (from his book); there are plenty of good blades out there, and it seems to be a hassle that I don't need. My Astra SP's and Super-Max Plats don't need corking; they work just fine.How does one even do this? Seems a tad much.
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Apparently, you take a new blade and gently lay its edge on a natural wine cork, DO NOT force it into the cork or try to slice into the cork. Then gently drag the edge along the cork, once in each direction for each edge. No pressure, it is supposed to smooth it up and get a blade to the second shave stage, if I understand it correctly.
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+1. If a blade isn't smooth for me, out it goes. I'm with LeisureGuy on this (from his book); there are plenty of good blades out there, and it seems to be a hassle that I don't need. My Astra SP's and Super-Max Plats don't need corking; they work just fine.
Plus, there's the very real possibility that I'll screw up and slice my fingers/hand open. No blade is worth getting stitches for...
Corking ?
I have not done this, but the second time I try a Derby blade I might. I got such a bad first shave with my first Derby I tossed it without even getting to shave 2.