Originally Posted by
Markopolo
MY GOODNESS !....There's a lot to reply on here !.......but, (being a "newbie"), I'll play it cool......
#1 - I can buy 91% alcohol at the drug store, but I don't think they sell "99%" stuff.
#2 - You really can't "sterilize" a razor every time you use it........disinfect might be a better word......and disinfection is perfectly good for shaving.
Being an embalmer,(and Home-brewer of GREAT beer), I understand completely the difference between "Disinfection"....and "Sterilization".
#3 - Alcohol DOES displace water, and encourage evaporation.
#4 - Alcohol will not "rust" a blade. Rust is caused by oxidation when air comes in contact with steel. Coat a blade with oil (where the air can't get to it), and it won't rust......Wipe a blade with alcohol (thus removing all protective oil), and it will rust pretty quick !
Marko........