Another instalment in the occasional series of infuriating "how long's a piece of string" questions!
I bought my Boker Classic SR at the beginning of June so it's had maybe 2.5 months use at around 2-4 shaves per week, so say 30 shaves total with 50-60 strokes on a Boker strop after use.
I'm a little concerned that it might be losing its edge as it seems a little variable along the length of the blade and it sometimes pulls a little rather than cutting. It still does arm hairs with ease but feels less sharp than it did to my untrained thumb and last time I stropped it the first 60 strokes seemed to do nothing; the edge only approaching acceptable after a further 40.
I've had few complaints until this point (although have no frame of reference) but appreciate that sooner or later it'll need honing and wondered how long members expect to get out of a box-fresh razor before this is necessary. I know there are loads of factors at play but am still really green to this so as always any thoughts from those more knowledgeable would be much appreciated
I bought my Boker Classic SR at the beginning of June so it's had maybe 2.5 months use at around 2-4 shaves per week, so say 30 shaves total with 50-60 strokes on a Boker strop after use.
I'm a little concerned that it might be losing its edge as it seems a little variable along the length of the blade and it sometimes pulls a little rather than cutting. It still does arm hairs with ease but feels less sharp than it did to my untrained thumb and last time I stropped it the first 60 strokes seemed to do nothing; the edge only approaching acceptable after a further 40.
I've had few complaints until this point (although have no frame of reference) but appreciate that sooner or later it'll need honing and wondered how long members expect to get out of a box-fresh razor before this is necessary. I know there are loads of factors at play but am still really green to this so as always any thoughts from those more knowledgeable would be much appreciated