I just got a new feather AS and I have a quick question. Should I remove the blade after use? If so where should I leave it? Thanks y'all!
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I just got a new feather AS and I have a quick question. Should I remove the blade after use? If so where should I leave it? Thanks y'all!
LOL I was just about to post this EXACT same topic! I was chatting with a guy this morning who says leaving it in the razor after shaving reduces blade life (moisture etc)
What say all ye shaving G-ds?! :)
thats why we are a shaving family! :PQuote:
Originally Posted by mcgyver74
No there's no need to remove the blade after use, just rinse the razor , shake off the water and you are good to go.
The blade must be really dry, but it doesn't matter where it is kept.
My DE is a late 40's Aristocrat which I dearly love. When I do use the razor and am finished shaving, I open the razor, remove the blade and turn it over setting it on a towel while I shake the razor fairly dry, then holding the blade by the end I flick it with my finger a couple of time leaving it nearly dry, re-insert in razor for the next time. All very subjective as are most things with razors be they DE or straight. I started doing that when you could still purchase "Fat Boys" in the local store.
Hey vvti713,
Just noticed your custom user title...so are you saying that by using disposable blades in your Feather AS you are in fact a disposable man? :) I'm joking of course as I have seen pictures of your real razors and they are impressive. On a side note, I use a DE when time is short, but I just leave the blade in with no apparent issues of blade longevity and replace the blade every 3 or 4 shaves with it.
It was a saying my great grand father used, he was an avid straight razor shaver! =]Quote:
Originally Posted by ReardenSteel
Gentlemen,
Since I use my double edge razors about once a week, and when short on time, I usually take the blade out, rinse the razor thoroughly, dry it, and put it in the rack. I also give the blade a gentle rinse, pat it dry, and put it away in a safe place. I do this especially with my Feather stainless steel. I just don't trust steel around water.
I think the general rule is if you use a DE daily or a few times a week there's no need to remove the blade as there won't be enough time between shaves for any noticeable corrosion to take place. However, if you are storing your razor for longer periods of time it would be a good idea to take the blade out, dry it and store it elsewhere.
Hi Guys, I have been using DE razors for a long time now. I have found that if I take the blade out and keep the blade dry, the blade usually gives me an extra day of shaving. The blade also stays sharper. I started taking the blade out of the razor, and wiping the water from the interior of the DE razor keeps the razor in better shape. I would suggest taking the blade out and drying the blade and the razor. If you choose you can then put the blade back in the razor.
In 18 months of DE shaving the only time I have taken the blade out has been to bin it. About 4 months ago I decided to only use each blade for 2 shaves. I haven't had a bad or irritated shave since. I shave with my DE daily so have no issues with corrosion.
In over 40 yrs of using DEs, the only time I have ever removed one is to throw it out.
Unless you are using an uncoated carbon steel blade it should be fine to just finish shaving, rinse and leave the razor out to dry. The only carbon blade I know of is a Treet Carbon (a black or dark blue blade). I have a DE with a blade that has been in it for weeks and last time I used it, it was fine.
There are some question about the life of the blades in in the new blades. In my experience, I can get atleast one extra shave out of a blade when I take it out and dry it.
If you have many DE razors in different styles that means to many blades abandoned in your closet
The rotation is big so some blades are left maybe a little dirty or wet
I put my DE after the shaving to hot water,rinse it and finally "plunge" to a small bowl with 95 alcohol and store it till next time
With this method only once i mention corrosion with an Asco blade.
vvti713,
i always remove the blade on my DE's. i rinse the razor components and the blade with hot water and dry everything well. Only takes two or three minutes and will save you from getting rust or build up on razor and prolong the blades. Keep them in their waxed paper that they come in.
Cheers
I only take my blades out when I'm replacing them, I only use my de when I am in a rush and have to shave at work
Like others have said, if you are leaving it in an extended time, then you might want to remove it or do the alcohol dip trick.
I remove mine after each shave. I then wipe the razor clean, dry off the blade and then re assemble the razor and the blade. I know its probably not necessary but I like keeping the razor clean when not in use and it only takes a few extra minutes.
Ditto !Quote:
Originally Posted by jimk
I do the same.
I only shave trice a week, so always remove the blade from my DE.
I clean my DE each shave anyway, so have to remove the blade anyway.....
Even though Derby, Feather, Wilkinson and what ever stainless blade you might be using, supposedly will not rust, they WILL rust at some point if you leave them wet in the DE razor.
At least they might rust if you only shave 1-2 a week. I feel better, if I remove the blade after my shave.
When I used DEs I would just make sure the razor was dried properly and put the DE away, I never took the blade out unless I was changing it after a few uses..
alright gentlemen, so now i know i should remove the blade.. BUT where should i put the DE between shaves? i dont want to risk blunting it.. and they are really fragile.
I have 2 of these identical stands for my 2 Mühle DE sets. I have a scuttle for shaving cream lather, so don't use the little steel bowl under the brush. I keep my blade in that bowl on top of a folded cleenex after each shave.Quote:
Originally Posted by vvti713
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Proof :)
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