We offer Standard, Express, Next Working Day before 1pmand Saturday delivery services to customers in the UK. I’m not at all convinced that there is a marked for a newly made uranium glass hone, though. Razor blades are, after all, just pennies per blade. Dry your razor by shaking it and patting it dry with a towel after each use. If you’re able to, consider storing your razor in a safe space in your bedroom until you need it. The need for sharpening razor blades might be less today than it was during and after the Depression. Even so, a hone like this should work well. And who wouldn’t want a softly glowing, green vintage glass hone in their shave den?

Your goal is to apply just enough pressure to straighten out the nearly microscopic imperfections in the steel without bending the shape of the blade as a whole. You don’t want to apply too much pressure, as this can damage the razor to the point of no return.If you must keep your razor in the bathroom, store it in mineral oil. Oil keeps moisture at bay, preventing rust. Not only does rust degrade the quality of the steel blade, but it can also cause minor infections.

The curved concave surface a of the hone or sharpener is etched or frosted to remove the natural glaze or polish of the lass as it is found that an etched or frosted surface gives the best sharpening effect. From Great British patent #346,057 Patent drawing for the uranium glass hone for safety razor blades The best way to increase the shelf-life of your razor blades is to keep them clean and dry — which can be quite a challenge in the wettest room in the house. Aside from purchasing a device like the RazorPit, another popular method is the whetstone (also known as a honing stone). It’s traditionally used to sharpen the edge of steel tools and straight razors. This method is typically only compatible with a single-blade straight razor, not your typical multi-blade razor. Who Doesn’t Want to Shave Money?Leather shaving straps. I had thought of buying a pair of those and for all I know they may work very well, but it also doesn't seem very convenient to have a pair of those hanging out in my bathroom, never mind what to do when one is traveling. The Razorpit wins again here, as it is small and portable enough to throw into my travel toiletries bag along with everything else. I'm sure some people can make their blade last a year with this like I've seen some claim but I prefer a really sharp blade. This product keeps them sharp longer than anything else I've tried. It's like using a leather strop on a straight razor. It doesn't sharpen the blades it just hones the edge and cleans it of corrosion. How long it extends the life of the blade will depend on each individual. How coarse your facial hair is, how often you shave, and how you want your shave to feel.

Whetstones are also known as a sharpening stones. This process is the exact same if you’re using a whetstone or sharpening stone—just soak a whetstone in water before using it. [6] X Expert Source Woody LovellStropping- Uses a strop to straighten and realign thin edges of a blade to enhance the razor blades sharpness. Sharpening razor blades isn’t a new technique. Using a common barbershop technique called “ stropping,” people used to rely on a piece of leather material to refine and polish straight razors. Before jumping into the stropping process, clean the blade in a container of warm water and soap. This treatment will help remove all the hair follicles and gunk from the razor. Either dish soap or another blade cleaning solution can be used. For best results, you should soak the razor in the warm water for 15 to 30 minutes, gently swirling it around to dislodge any hair or dirt.