Thread: Drying pivot after honing

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

Originally Posted by tinkersd

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

What do you apply your oil with?

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