Mark Thorson wrote:
> Dave Smith wrote:
>
>> I used to think that I did a reasonable job of sharpening my steel
>> knives, but they do not compare with my ceramic knives. They were
>> extremely sharp when I bought them, and after many years of use
>> without sending them out for sharpening, they are still are very
>> sharp. Very, very sharp..
>
>
> If they are that good, why do they not make razors that way.

Kyocera tested the ceramic razor blade, but it turns out that it was too
sharp and instead of gliding over skin while cutting hair, it shaved off
skin, too. Says on the web site:

KITCHEN: Frequently Asked Questions About Ceramic Knives
[...]
The peeler is great! How come you don't make a shaver?
Too dangerous! A metal razor blade has a relatively "rounded" edge
(under the microscope) which prevents the blade from cutting into the
skin. A ceramic razor blade, however, does not have a rounded edge and
slices into the skin. Thus, a ceramic shaver would be too dangerous to
use. Several engineers in Sendai who tested prototypes can confirm this
painful fact!
<http://www.kyoceratycom.com/FineCeramics/Products/kitchen_faq.htm#q16>

> I use an antique Rolls razor, because I like having a razor which
> lasts forever (but it requires stropping with every use).
>
> For more information on the Rolls razor, go he
>
> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/P...Rolls_Page.htm

I still have (but don't use) a gold-plated Gillette safety razor along
with several old straight razors from grandfathers (which I also don't
use). When I tried to explain to my son about them, he just looked
baffled. The only blades he's ever seen were stainless steel and disposable.

I shave with one of the multi-blade razors (since deleting the beard)
and shaving gel. They do a better, faster job than anything I've used
before. Everybody's MMV.

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