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    Oil will trap water under it so if its not completely dry...

    I also use a Flower Frog. A tip I got from Outback years ago. It will hold a razor by the tail partially open up on a shelf for over night or longer before I can put it way. Its dry for sure then.
    T.P. is great for moisture. It grabs the water much faster so you are sure its dry. I use it to test for plumbing leaks too. If you can wipe a bit of T.P. on a fitting after the water is on and come away dry you know its not leaking.
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    I used to oil my blades before putting them away, but got annoyed having to clean them up before shaving with them. Now I just leave the razor open leaning with the spine and toe against the razor coffin until dry and then put them away.

    If I’ve been sloppy during the shave, I run some toilet paper between the scales to make sure all the moisture and any excess lather have been removed and that the pivot end is dry and clean.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gasman View Post

    I also use a Flower Frog. A tip I got from Outback years ago. It will hold a razor by the tail partially open up on a shelf for over night or longer before I can put it way. Its dry for sure then.
    That's a good tip. I use one of these nifty razor stands which works well also.
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    These things are good but only on a case by case basis...
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    ...as some Razors won't balance on them correctly or if the pivot pin is loose then the edge wants to rest on the plastic which is never a good thing.
    Iron by iron is sharpened, And a man sharpens the face of his friend. PR 27:17

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    The flower frog.
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    Thanks Mike. I was going to post a pic of the frog but got side tracked.
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    Quote Originally Posted by outback View Post
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    The flower frog.
    I'm glad you explained that. I thought that it was a toothbrush holder!
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