Is it true that if you heat up a razor blade, it makes it sharper?

Baloo55th

Can't see any real reason why it should. Heat doesn't affect shape until you get to the melting point, and then it'll just get very blunt! Putting it under a pyramid won't work, either, no matter what a lot of web sites and books say. If it's an old-fashioned cut-throat one, strop it. If not, just get another one. Feb 12 06, 2:29 PM

delainey

isn't it true you are suppose to run cold water over the razor so it doesn't give you razor burn? a cleaner shave? Feb 12 06, 2:46 PM

mementoflash

Don't use hot water to rinse off your blades when you are shaving. Heat makes metal expand and warp. Use Cold water and your blades will contract a bit making the blade tighter and sharper. http://www.sosuave.com/home/feedback/shaving4.htm Feb 12 06, 2:56 PM

peasypod

Through many years of experience shaving men with a cut-throat, I was always taught to run the blade under warm to hottish water prior to applying the blade to the skin. (The face and neck area should also be pre-warmed with hot towels before the application of the lather as this 'pre-softening' of the hair follicle aids in the attempt for a perfect, clean shave.) http://www.keepyourlooks.com/shaving-tips.asp Feb 12 06, 4:15 PM

SOTHC

So Peasy's true identity is last revealed. She is Sweenypod Feb 12 06, 4:22 PM

peasypod

Ahhhh, right on cue, SM. She WAS a Sweenypod, now she's more a Nakedpod, alla Jamie... Feb 12 06, 4:25 PM

lanfranco

Sweeneypod? Yikes. Just what IS it that you're serving in that restaurant of yours, peasy? Feb 12 06, 4:32 PM

SOTHC

If you serve snails you could be Gastro pod Feb 12 06, 5:29 PM

gmackematix

Who's heated up SM? Feb 12 06, 6:14 PM

thaver

I supose heating the blade sufficently could serve to caterize the nicks and prevent bleeding...but who needs second-degree razor burn? Feb 12 06, 9:50 PM