Hi guys (gals?),

I need to be spoon fed an answer please and before tomorrow morning! I have searched a lot, read a lot, learned a lot, and not found the answer. This site, Google, other forums, Lynn's DVD, etc. Maybe I missed it. There's a lot of information out there. It's really hard when after shaving searches get you colognes and balms, post shaving is similar, and blade care seems related to long term storage for collectors.

What do I do with my new straight razor after I'm done shaving? Seriously. That's the question.

Tomorrow morning I'm going to have my first shave. No schedule, no stress, time to heal before work on Monday...

If it matters, I plan to be shaving once every other day for the most part. I want my blade to last so long that I give it to my grandson (maybe 50 years from now?).

I know that when I'm done, I'll have a wet and soapy dish, a wet and soapy brush, some damp towels, a couple of products to close up, and most of all, a wet and possibly soapy/oily/stubble filled straight razor. Ideally (and it's coming in the mail) I want to put it into one of the nice, vertical stands that holds a brush and straight.

Wiping, towel, paper towel, stropping, oiling, steamy bathroom, cases, sleeves, etc. Please help me get started out. I realize some of the answer will involve personal preference. I can't wipe off the oil on the new blade and shave until I know where to put it when I'm done. Thank you.