Quote Originally Posted by Markopolo View Post
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........
(ethyl) Alcohol doesn't displace water, they are miscible liquids. It dilutes it, or vice versa.