Hi guys,
For those of you using rotary razors/shavers I have found a fairly good way of testing how sharp blades are.
Obviously the main sign is pulling and tugging on the hair, but let’s say you want to hone in on an individual head (if you suspect blade damage or excessive wear etc) or want to know roughly how much life is left in a cutter, then I have found this method works well for me at least.
As always, ensure your blades are clean and free of any hair before starting. I would recommend a complete clean with alcohol to ensure a reliable result.
After cleaning and drying, very gently touch a finger (I use my thumb) on the blades. If the blades are sharp they should feel almost “sticky” as you lift your finger away from the blade. And if they are dull there will be next to no feeling as you remove your finger. As long as you don’t press on the blades you would be unlikely to cause any damage.
I’ve heard of some people scraping the individual blades on their nails to test them, but I wouldn’t recommend this as nails are significantly harder than skin and this practice will almost certainly damage any blade edge irreparably. After all, the blade edge is microscopically thin.
This method can potentially save you money also, as some people think blades are dull when in fact all they need is a good clean, saving you from buying new blades which can be very expensive.
Give it a go and tell me what you think guys!
For those of you using rotary razors/shavers I have found a fairly good way of testing how sharp blades are.
Obviously the main sign is pulling and tugging on the hair, but let’s say you want to hone in on an individual head (if you suspect blade damage or excessive wear etc) or want to know roughly how much life is left in a cutter, then I have found this method works well for me at least.
As always, ensure your blades are clean and free of any hair before starting. I would recommend a complete clean with alcohol to ensure a reliable result.
After cleaning and drying, very gently touch a finger (I use my thumb) on the blades. If the blades are sharp they should feel almost “sticky” as you lift your finger away from the blade. And if they are dull there will be next to no feeling as you remove your finger. As long as you don’t press on the blades you would be unlikely to cause any damage.
I’ve heard of some people scraping the individual blades on their nails to test them, but I wouldn’t recommend this as nails are significantly harder than skin and this practice will almost certainly damage any blade edge irreparably. After all, the blade edge is microscopically thin.
This method can potentially save you money also, as some people think blades are dull when in fact all they need is a good clean, saving you from buying new blades which can be very expensive.
Give it a go and tell me what you think guys!
