I just finished watching a few of gssixgun's videos on honing and he's dunking the razor repeatedly in water throughout the honing process. So how do I get the pivot dry afterwards: forced air; wiping (seems impossible); dunking in something?
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I just finished watching a few of gssixgun's videos on honing and he's dunking the razor repeatedly in water throughout the honing process. So how do I get the pivot dry afterwards: forced air; wiping (seems impossible); dunking in something?
Yeah I do that when I shave too :) I believe fully in the term "Wet Shaving"
I just snap it hard once then use a towel to carefully dry the razor... The only "Trick" I use is to never close the razor until the next day..
That's it...
I run the whole razor under very hot water wipe it as dry as possible even between the scales and after doing 20/20 on the strop I oil up the razor with Choji oil, a japanese lub. that has been working for me quite well over the last couple of years. Wipes off very clean and not a spot of rust so far even after extended periods of storage.
That's my tupence, YMMV
tinkersd
I use a Microfiber cloth to wipe all water off and leave open at about a 30 degree angle to dry on a glass tray. Microfiber and hot water, also cleans the blade and edge of all soap and water spots. Also drys you brush.
Different strokes for different folks. I try to never get the pivot area wet whether shaving or honing. I hone at the kitchen sink and just rinse under the tap. Same rinse when shaving but in the bathroom. If I do get some water in the pivot it will be unintentional when shaving. One way or the other I always check and wipe it with a tissue, along with the rest of the blade, whether it needs it or not. So far so good. :)
Gentlemen, whether shaving or honing, I, try my best to keep the pivot area dry. If for some odd reason it does get wet, facial tissue comes in handy followed by a shot of the blow dryer on cool feature.
If I get the pivot area wet, I'll submerge it in 92% rubbing alcohol to displace as much water as possible. Then dry with tissue. The alcohol evaporates faster than water and should leave the area dry in a minute or two.
Although I always try to keep the pivot dry when doing a final clean up, before I put it away, I open up the razor and blow out the pivot area. Make sure that you position the razor so the the spine side is facing you just for safety.
After honing I use a lubricant on the pivot point that displaces water and I wax the blade.
Take care,
Richard
What do you apply your oil with?Quote:
Originally Posted by tinkersd
When I bother, I use the same pre-soaked microfibre cloth that I use on my iaito. What always gives a nice light, barely noticeable film on a sword, though, appears to apply way too much onto my razors with a really thick coat...
I never get the pivot wet, thats does the trick for me. Over time I am sure any carbon steel razor will rust at the pivot with continous water exposition, no matter how careful you are. Maybe I am wrong, but its better to be over cautious :)