Thread: Drying off your razor...

I know that the alcohol doesn't get on well with some scale materials, so test it out first.

I think the best thing to do is to keep water out of the pin area altogether. When I rinse the razor, I use my thumb and forefinger to cover the tang near the pin to keep the water out. I also keep the water pressure low so it won't run up the tang.

Jordan

Originally Posted by jnich67

I know that the alcohol doesn't get on well with some scale materials, so test it out first.

I think the best thing to do is to keep water out of the pin area altogether. When I rinse the razor, I use my thumb and forefinger to cover the tang near the pin to keep the water out. I also keep the water pressure low so it won't run up the tang.

Jordan

Same here. When I rinse my razor off under the sink, which isn't very often as during the shave I wipe it on a cloth to remove the built up lather and cuttings only rinsing it at the very end to remove any soap residue. Then I just towel dry the damp blade, neever getting the tang area wet.

Keeping the area dry sounds like a much better idea than exposing old scales to alcohol repeatedly.

Do any of you guys keep a little dressing of light weight machine oil around the pin area just in case it gets a bit damp?

I'm probably being paranoid here, but I'm working darn hard at restoring these blades to rust/pit/stain/defect free condition, and *really* want to prevent any rust, etc. from re-appearing.

Some guys apply Cammila(sp?) after every shave for rust protection.

I would look for a more natural/ healthful alternative rust preventer than machine oil just in case some got into an open shaving cut off your razor sometime.

I also do my best to keep moisture away from the tang and tail of the razor. I only need to rinse the lather.
When water does sneak in there, I dry it off with a paper towel as best as I can and then hope for the best. Others have resorted to using blowdryers (on low, I assume.) Whatever works, I guess. You could probably oil the pivot area daily as well if you wanted to play it safe

Could someone tell me what type of scale material is not compatible with alcohol?

Originally Posted by Utopian

Could someone tell me what type of scale material is not compatible with alcohol?

I don't know of any scale material that doesn't like IPA but, some finishes on wood scales aren't particularly fond of it. On others I spray the blade and pin area and then wipe. Works for me.

I would avoid Alcohol and any natural material, wood, bone, or horn. Its drying effects could harm or stain these materials over time.

I blow through the scales at the pivot pin from the spine side before I put the razor away to clear any extra moisture which may have found its way in there. I suggest you do this and let the razor air dry before oiling or anything else. I find this works great.

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You kiss your razors goodbye until the next shave? Now that is dedication!