Thread: Post shave blade care

I do my best to never get water on the tang or higher. I want dry hands while I shave for a better grip, and I never want water in the pivot or inside the scales.

Rinse the blade under hot tap water, dry with toilet paper by pulling through from heel to toe. Gotta watch your fingers on the edge, but it's fine when you're careful. Set the blade somewhere safe open around 30 degrees (probably not needed, but in case of any moisture). Put it away when I remember.

I have never oiled my blades, and they have been fine thus far. And it's not like Rochester didn't get humid, either.

Rinse the blade, wipe it dry, make sure the scales are dry. Then I strop 40 on linen, 40 on leather. Ready to shave the next day. Once a week I put a little oil on the pivot and wipe down the blade with the leftover oil.