Quote Originally Posted by Knife View Post
I got a question regarding DEs. If you only use it once in a blue moon, when your in a rush, will the blade need to be replaced each time? In other words, how big a concern is the rusting of the blade? Also on the other end of the spectrum, if I use it every day how long does the blade last typically and is there any storage prep?
Modern blades are coated and should not need to be replaced each time provided you give the razor a shake out and hang it up to dry, as it is the blades are cheap enough (yes, even here in Australia, they are cheap if you know where to look) that you can replace the blades frequently without it being too much of a burden. How often will depend on the user. I replace mine after every fourth shave. I use a Cut-throat as my main tool and use my DE maybe once a week. I clean the razor thoroughly every blade change, with an old toothbrush and toothpaste and that's it. I believe Obie takes it to a much higher standard though, but I'm pretty rough as guts and blasie about it. I just do the basics.


Mick