I've seen a lot of statements saying that facial hair is harder than a copper wire of the same diameter all over the web. I'm curious to hear where this knowledge came from. Is this a scientifically proven fact, or are people borrowing each others unverified claims? Any ideas?
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02-27-2008, 10:47 AM #1
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harder than a copper wire?
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I can't imagine that claim being substantiatable....I mean, I have thick, coarse hair and wouldn't even try to claim it tougher than copper wire
(even though it is!
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02-27-2008, 10:57 AM #3
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Hair is extremely thin. The thinnest copper wires I've seen are very brittle and can snap with the slightest force.
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02-27-2008, 11:04 AM #4
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I think it was mentioned on the History Channel's history of shaving special.
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It was. http://www.dailymotion.com/zip2two/video/1030486
Originally Posted by Ltltony
Makes for interesting viewing.
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02-27-2008, 11:24 AM #6
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I've gotten plenty of "hair splinters" on my finger tips from my beard and can attest that it's pretty darn close.
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02-27-2008, 11:31 AM #7
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That video is fantastic. It was incredibly valuable in learning they why and how of prep. Originally Posted by Must Dash
Every newbie should watch it.Tony :c2:
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My son watched the whole thing (he's 16). Enjoyed it too. Best of all, he's binned the cartridges and I've set him up with an Omega Pure, D.R. Harris soap, a Fatboy and Red Personnas. Unfortunately his version of an AD is Ask Dad. Originally Posted by Ltltony
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02-27-2008, 01:02 PM #9
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Good deal for him. Maybe not so much for you Originally Posted by Must Dash
Tony :c2:
I believe that, as long as there is plenty, poverty is evil.
- Robert Kennedy
"“I like too many things and get all confused and hung-up running from one falling star to another till i drop. This is the night, what it does to you. I had nothing to offer anybody except my own confusion.”"
- Jack Kerouac
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02-27-2008, 01:30 PM #10
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I quite liked the video. Though I don't know if it adequately addresses the copper wire issue. If you used the stropping and honing technique displayed, Sweeny Todd would be an improvement!
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02-27-2008, 04:38 PM #11
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I think Mantic might have mentioned it in one of his fine videos, too...
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02-27-2008, 09:09 PM #12
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I saw that also. It was mentioned on that show. Originally Posted by Ltltony
I've cut copper wire with scissors, and it cuts easily.~Jon~
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02-27-2008, 09:16 PM #13VR6ofpain
Me too. Very annoying. Originally Posted by Confuzius
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