It's funny that this came up because I was just thinking about that after watching several videos and no one (that I could see) was washing the razor off. They were wiping it on their hands/towels/sponges/etc. Since I started with a SR (an entire week now!) I've been very diligent in wiping it off and storing it in the driest place I could find but I have been rinsing it while I use it. Because of this revalation, I looked closely and noticed that there is some discoloration in the area around the pin - not cool. So, I've changed my technique and will keep it oiled and dry as possible. If/when the discoloration gets larger/darker, I'll send it off to be repaired.

This is something I wish I had known in the beginning! Oh well, just another nuance.

Good luck!


Robert