Thread: Rinse, wipe or dunk? How to clean lather from the blade while shaving

Originally Posted by MikekiM

I have a strong background in DE & SE shaving and it's my practice to dunk the razor in a basin full of water between strokes, then post shave, a sterilizing dunk in alcohol after it's been rinsed followed by a blow to get water out of the crevices and a gentle towel dry before it sits on the cabinet (not in) to dry until it is used again. I use this same technique for my Feather DX & RG.

There is little concern of dinging a Feather, DE/SE blade on the sink or faucet (I have one of those faucets that can spin out of the way). A straight is a totally different animal. More vulnerable for sure.

So, what is your routine for rinsing between strokes and post shave for storing? (You can leave the stropping out..)

I think your concern about dinging is warranted. I keep a sponge on hand, wet it, and wipe the lather on it when needed.

I just want to shake my head,this thread is like: when you brush your teeth,do you spit, use a glass to rinse,drink out of the faucet than spit into the sink.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

I just want to shake my head,this thread is like: when you brush your teeth,do you spit, use a glass to rinse,drink out of the faucet than spit into the sink.

I use a 3oz Dixie cup.