When a man is shaving he wants to have the ability to use a razor that will supply him with the closest and simplest shave that he can possiblyВ have. That is why several will get rid of the disposable and electric razors for something a little more traditional - the straight razor. This is one of the oldest types of razors you are able to utilize and are some of the easiest.What makes them so great is how sharp they are. They might be tough to utilize and for certain men it feels like they are shaving utilizing a knife. But like a knife over time it may become dull and will stop to work efficiently when this takes place.Instead of buying a new razor all you have to do is have it sharpened. You are able to do this on your own or you are able to have somebody do it for you. If you decide to do it yourself you will must buy a stone and a strip of leather.The first thing you have to do is purchase a honing stone that is quite fine. Set it down on the side that is flat making sure that the back as well as the edge are touching the stone. Then push it diagonally crosswise making a point that the edge of the blade is going forward.When this is finished you should turn it so that the other side of it is entirely flat against the stone and repeat the exact same step as before. Ensure that your fingers are out of the way and the strokes are moderate and smooth. Lots of pressure may damage the blade.
When you have sharpened the straight razor it is now time to smooth it down utilizing a leather strop. This is what you utilize to clean the straight razor. You can purchase these at barber shops or online. When stropping you will be doing the same motion that you utilized on the stone. You need to keep the blade flat and move it slowly across.