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Have you ever thrown your razor away without even thinking about it? What if you could give it a sharp edge in a few simple gestures? Before you rush to buy a new one, find out how to extend its lifespan with accessible and surprisingly effective techniques.
Why sharpen a disposable razor?
Disposable razors are designed to be used a few times before being replaced. Yet, as the blade itself is used, it is not the blade itself that wears out the fastest, but rather its cutting edge. A blunt razor can irritate the skin and make the shaving less effective. So, instead of throwing it away immediately, why not give him a second life by sharpening him?
Simple methods for sharpening your razor
Using old denim: the economical and effective trick
Did you know that a simple piece of jeans can be enough to give your razor some cutting edge? This method, known as stropping, makes it possible to realign the blades and eliminate the micro-burr.
How do I do it?
Place old denim on a flat, rigid surface.
Pass your shaver to a shuffle (in the opposite direction of shaving) on the fabric about 20 times.
Repeat the procedure in the opposite direction.
This makes it possible to restore the wire of the blades and to improve their effectiveness for several additional shavings.
The ceramic cup: the grandmother’s trick
A ceramic cup can also be an excellent sharpening tool.
How to proceed?
Turn a ceramic cup up to expose its rough bottom.
Pass the razor blade on it, always with a pull-out, with a dozen passages.
Check the cutting edge by trying to shave a small piece of fine paper.
This technique works on the same principle as sharpening knives.
Leather, like a real barber
Barbers have always used leather to sharpen their straight razors. You can do the same with your disposable razor.
Simple method:
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