Thread: Post-shave Razor Care

I dry the blade, then let it sit out while i clean my brush, wipe the counter, throw on some osage.

Then i strop 20-20. Wipe down with mineral oil and put back in its coffin and into drawer.

Has worked for me so far.

1. I dry the blade and scales thoroughly with a towel being sure to blow all the moisture from between the scales and especially at the pivot pin.

2. I cleanse the very edge with rubbing alcohol in a stropping direction only.

3. I also strop the blade on leather only for a dozen or two laps to smooth the edge. Some say that oils on the strop will also coat and protect the edge from corrosion.

4. If the razor is going to be stored I will coat the blade in mineral oil. Petroleum jelly works very well as will many other oils so long as there is no moisture on the blade and the oil will not break down. Coating the edge of your daily shaver with oil after every shave should lengthen the lifespan of your edge considerably!

5. My rotation is stored in a cedar cigar box in my sock drawer. Cedar is a moisture absorbing wood and as I live in a relatively damp climate I try to be sure.

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Originally Posted by Kenrup

I rarely get moisture in my scales. Nevertheless; I store my blades in a display case in my bathroom with the blade slightly open from the scales. I also have silica packs in the case. I rinse the blade in hot water, then towel it dry. Should I by chance get moisture in the scales, I will use tissue to dry it out and put a drop of Sterol in the pivot area. I have had zero rust problems over the years.

I like the silica pack idea! Beats eating them...

-Chief

These are some great ideas, thanks!
Any chance this could become a wiki entry - "Post Shave Razor Care"?
What's the process to start a new page on there? Can a just normal member do it?