Razor dulling frequency?

[lucdj3]

I was wondering why everyone talks about how long their razors last before needing a hone in terms of time (i.e. months) instead of shaves. It seems like some people have 1-2 SR they normally use while others have 5-10 they normally use. If you use a razor 1/5 as frequently as someone else then it will not need to be honed for 5 times as "long", though the same number of shaves, correct?

Thanks,
Luc

 

[Legion]

More or less. A razor can "dull" though oxidisation, just sitting there. But if it is stored well that should be a slow process.

 

[lucdj3]

So when most people's razors dull to the point of needing a rehone, is it due to usage as a razor or due to the oxidization?

 

[Gamma]

In my house, blades get honed because I'm bored, not because they're dull.

 

[buca3152]

Both IMO. I recommend stropping after shaving to ensure the blade is dry and coated with a tiny bit of oil from the leather. As you get more experience shaving, you will dull it less and less. Ex, I use a guillotine stroke, meaning the razor is tilted slightly as opposed to cutting straight on. That increases the cutting power and puts less wear on the blade IMO.