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    I found an old pack of blades that I think came from Walgreens. They have the used storage in the back. I wouldn't consider them vintage but they have sat there for a while....

    The blades were full of soap scum and what may have been rust until i wet them and wiped them clean. No possible rust that would effect the razor itself.

    I may have to get the scope out to see if they have rusted at the edge but they look relatively fine to the naked eye.

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    Gentlemen,

    Two shaves and out. That's my routine with any blade: the blade is retired after two shaves. I feel that after the second shave the blade loses its optimum cutting edge, and I need a sharp edge to tackle my heavy stubble. After the shave I run the blade under hot water and then pat it dry. Nice and easy does it.
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    That's why I use a linen strop after shaving. Dries the edge to keep rust at bay.
    Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr.

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    2 shaves & out for me too. My hair destroys the edge enough to not be concerned about wiping it or not.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
    Running water is natures most powerful force when it comes to erosion. Look at the moon. Without running water that is what the Earth would look like.

    I rinse with a gentle stream of water and let it air dry.
    Agreed, however a major component of erosion is elapsed time. For example, the Grand Canyon is somewhere between 6-40+ million years old. Although, we have seen here in eastern WA what all the spring rains and runoff can do to roadways. A large section of Hwy 395 was completely washed out by an overflowing creek in one night last month:

    U.S. 395 closed again near Colville; Spokane rain on Monday broke daily record | The Spokesman-Review
    --Mark

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    I really don't worry about it one and done, blades are cheap. plus I don't DE shave that often so I wouldn't want to keep up with a used blade. but really even when I used one every day I just pitched the blade, to me a fresh blade is what I liked Tc
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