How to sharpen razor blades?

Today, shaving razors are very popular. They are very easy to use and can be purchased at any store. However, the question of choosing a good razor is only a small part of the correct use of the product. In order for the blade to serve for a long time and to cope with its duties as efficiently as possible, it is necessary to properly care for the machine. It is not only about cleaning the cutting element, but also about sharpening.

It's no secret that high-quality removal of unwanted hair from the face and other parts of the body is possible only with a sharp razor blade. However, the classic “fears” lose their cutting qualities after the first use. If you do not take certain measures, the subsequent shaving process will resemble the effect of a depilatory, which does not cut the hairs, but pulls them out of the bulbs.

Many men are tormented by the question of how best to sharpen a straight razor at home. After all, this procedure requires mechanical processing of the blades, which means that it is required to use special materials and tools that are not available. But don't worry. For home sharpening, many interesting and simple ways have been invented to restore the sharpness of the machine.

To sharpen an old straight razor, proceed as follows:

• initially, rough sharpening is carried out, which allows you to restore the geometry of the feeds of the cutting edges of the blade plates;
• fine-tuning is done to achieve the exact dimensions of the sting;
• formation of cutting edges.

During the sharpening process, do not press too hard or pinch the blades too tightly, otherwise they may crack.

Before you start sharpening, you need to carry out some preparatory manipulations... First, you need to assess the geometry of the product. Thus, it will be possible to determine which sharpener is best for the job. You can check this indicator using any straight and flat product, for example, a piece of glass.

Coarse abrasives are ideal for sharpening if the backing and delivery are loose.... It must be remembered that according to the factory parameters, the angle of inclination of the razor blade is 12 degrees. It is important to adhere to this indicator., since at 12 degrees, the hairs accurately adhere to the cutting element.

Sharpening the razor - this is a manipulation, accompanied by the risk of getting cuts, which is why it is necessary to follow the safety rules. It is very important to protect your eyes from accidental chips from the grindstone. For this, construction points will help.

Wear tight gloves on your hands. During work, in no case should you rush.

This way, you can avoid accidental cuts.

The sharpening procedure is designed for single-use machines only. For reusable products, there are replaceable blades on sale, and special sharpeners have been developed for trimmers, which are available in many workshops. Not having on hand special objects that allow you to identify the accuracy of the sharpness of the sharpened element, you can use the Russian folk method, namely, try cut off hair with a sharpened razor "by weight".

To maintain the sharp effect of the razor at home, you must stock up on a few tools. Without them, it will be impossible to sharpen the blade:

• stone;
• belt;
• sandpaper.

Razors are sharpened directly in the production environment. Further operation, it is only necessary to straighten the blade, grind it, remove burrs and level the edge. Sharpening the blade guard must be resorted to if the blade is damaged. This will require the use of a stone.

Sharpening stones must meet certain requirements:

• uniform fineness;
• no agglomerates.

Specialists who sharpen various products recommend use Super Stone or Ganzo stones.

Thus, uniform processing of the cutting surface of the product is ensured.

Belt may be leather or tissue... It is not necessary to apply paste on it, since it is used when finishing. Sandpaper is the most budget-friendly razor sharpening tool. But you can only use it as a last resort, as the subsequent shave will seem harsh and can be irritating.

Sharpening a straight razor with your own hands at home is not that difficult. To date, there are many ways to carry out this procedure. Outwardly, it resembles a small plate covered with diamond chips. The sharpening process is as follows:

• a little shaving makeup is applied to the plate;
• then, with the blade of the machine, it is necessary to start moving in the direction of shaving;
• 25 movements will be enough.

Another way to sharpen is to sharpen the blade. about jeans. But do not worry, during sharpening the fabric will not suffer in any way, so you can take not a separate piece of fabric, but any denim element of your wardrobe. Place the fabric with the wrong side on a flat, solid surface. Next, the machine is taken, they need to be held in the opposite direction from the razor movements about 40-50 times. This sharpening method is ideal for travelers or backpackers on a long hike.

A belt is used in a similar way. The main thing is that it is made of thick leather and has a wide shape so that the blade matches the width of the belt. Sharpening must be done from the reverse side. Before the procedure, the blades must be cleaned from dirt, degreased and dried. Apply a small layer of paste if necessary... The sharpened movements are performed in the direction of shaving about 30 times.

Quite an interesting and inexpensive way to sharpen the blade is a cardboard pyramid. It should be made according to the dimensions of the shaving razor. Inside there is a pedestal with a locking blade. A small hole is made on the south side of the pyramid's body. The created structure in this position should stand for a week. It cannot be touched, moved or even touched with your hands. After a week, the blades become sharp and highly effective.

For sharpening razor blades, you can use natural japanese stone... However, to work with it, you need to have at least a minimum skill, otherwise it will not be possible to sharpen the machine the first time. The stone must have a uniform structure without large particles. Before work, you need to slightly wet it with plain water. Then the razor makes 20-30 passes in the opposite direction from the shaving movements.

The process of sharpening the blade with sandpaper is similar to using a whetstone... It is important that emery the paper was fine-grained and slightly dampened.

A highly effective method requires the use of food foil... For work, it is preferable to use the end of a new roll. It is important that there are no dents or deformation marks on the foil.... The movements for sharpening are performed in the direction away from you at least 30 times. You can also sharpen the blades with smooth ferrite. These methods are not suitable for sharpening reusable razor cassettes.

Disposable machines can be used only once. But not everyone is ready to get rid of such a razor after a single use. That's why to prolong the life of the machine, it is necessary to take care of the blade.

Further it is proposed to get acquainted with the basic rules of care and sharpening of the razor.

1. After each shave, it is required to thoroughly clean the body of the product from the removed hair and residues of cosmetics. To do this, you must use warm running water.
2. It is required to store the machine in an upright position. It is impossible for the sun's rays to fall on it. Do not keep the shaver in a damp room.
3. If you need to take the razor on a long journey, it must be completely clean and dry.

Another important rule is do not give your machine to another person, otherwise it will be impossible to restore the properties of the product. Even disposable machines "get used" to their user's bristles after one use. And when you change the user, the machine becomes useless.

You can watch the video below how to sharpen a straight razor blade by hand.