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I actually don't worry about bacterial cultures, BUT...
1) Alcohol is a dessecant (dries your blade quickly)
2) It's a good solvent so it gets any soap residue that the water didn't get.

In any...

I know about both distinct schools of thought on this topic. Mine works for me, yours works for you. Don't worry Randy, I won't be biting your head off. I heard arguments for both sides from people...

If you have a 12 razor rotation, then yeah. Anything up to 7 would be ok without using oil, as long as you:
1) Give it a quick clean with alcohol
2) Strop with linen/leather after shaving
3) Store...

Arnd, if I were you, I'd do a little experiment.
1) Pour some water into a glass. Pour a drop or two of oil in there.
2) Pour some oil into the glass and then fill it with water.
The result of...

I'd only oil the razors I'd leave for a week or more. I just clean mine with alcohol, do 8 strokes on linen, 15 on leather and put it away.

The only exception is the Pakistani, but I only use it...

I've got 2 hones right now, one on the way and considering getting 2 more. Not planning on getting a paddle strop any time soon lol.
1) 4000k jap
2) 8000k jap
3) coticule (on the way from another...

I shave with a straight daily. However, if you really don't like to rush it in the mornings, I'll reveal the big secret to you:

Straights shave so close that you get your 5 O'clock shadow, the...