Sponge Instead Of Faucet

When I first started using a straight I just rinsed it under the faucet. Always tried to be extremely careful about not getting any water near the pin, or blade by the faucet. I did seem to be constantly drying my hands on the towel during the shave to make sure my razor stayed dry, as I was also rinsing my face between passes (not doing that now).

A month or so ago had my razor in one hand and reached for my brush with the other and chipped the blade on the faucet. Although very upset with myself, I was able to repair it with my Nani's and it is now good as new, that was a great feeling.

A friend told me I should be using a sponge and not the faucet. Did not take his advice right away but a few days ago at the grocery store I picked up a large sponge covered with micro fiber cloth.

This works great. My razor stays totally dry, for the entire shave and never gets near anything that might chip the blade.

Sorry FranfC, should know by now to take your advice right away.

Yes, been using a sponge almost since day one using a SR. Still wet my face between passes so the towel gets a workout.

Bob

I use a damp wash cloth.

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Originally Posted by apipeguy

A month or so ago had my razor in one hand and reached for my brush with the other and chipped the blade on the faucet. covered with micro fiber cloth.

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I've always rinsed under the faucet and with about 5 years in, I've never hit a razor on the faucet let alone chipped a blade. I think that where you made your mistake is underlined above and the KEY word in Bold Print. In other words you momentarily lost your concentration trying to multi-task.

With that said, if you are more comfortable using a sponge then go for it. For sanitation reasons I'd recommend a cloth that would be replaced after each usage rather than a sponge.

Hell watch how Glen shaves/you won't see him 'swishing' the razor in the water but you will hear it. After all It Is called 'Wet Shaving' :w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93zQP7CToWQ

Absolutely, it was my fault for having a moments loss of concentration. I heard the tink but it was such a light hit, I never felt it, nonetheless the blade had a small chip. It could easily happen again at some point, I know myself. The sponge will take that out of the equation.

I have also always tried very hard to keep the razor's pin area dried after shaving, although have never used a hair drier, have no use for one without having hair.

Even with that, I have found a very small spot of rust on my Aust near the pin. Using the sponge should help me with that also. I Do oil the pins once a week.

Maybe I'd be able to go back to using the faucet and never have another issue, don't know. I like the sponge for keeping the razor dry more than anything and only rinse and clean under the faucet once, after the shave.

At this point, it works for me and I will continue. Not saying any method is right or wrong. Whatever method works for you as an individual is the right method for you, maybe not for anyone else.

Just my thoughts.

I've been using a few different methods to keep lather off the blade.

When I started out I used to wipe the blade on a hand towel but I got tired of throwing the damn things in the laundry all the time and I also don't really like overcomplicating things with more gear.

After that I rinsed the blade under the faucet for a couple years, the downside to this is that it promotes rust so I tried using a sponge to wipe it on but I didn't like it(mainly for the same reasons that I didn't like using the hand towel).

After giving up the sponges I just started wiping the blade on the fleshy part of my palm which is what I'm currently doing and it works great, though it's a little risky.

I've been thinking about looking for one of those little rubber thingies that they made for this purpose since you'd just have to rinse it a bit(maybe clean it more thouroughly a couple times a year) and you could keep it in the bathroom cupboard.

One of these:
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Originally Posted by Baxxer

I've been thinking about looking for one of those little rubber thingies that they made for this purpose since you'd just have to rinse it a bit(maybe clean it more thouroughly a couple times a year) and you could keep it in the bathroom cupboard.

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Something like this might work for you http://www.amazon.com/Kurgo-Collaps-.../dp/B003EIDR5U

Bob

Always filled the sink with hot water and done the dunk between passes. Wipe, air dry and strop, wipe of nevrdull and good to go. Drain and rinse down basin and outta there. Don't go near the faucet and so far,, no rust on anything.
Might try the cloth just for the always dry grip alone..

I haven't thought of using a sponge, but it makes a lot of sense!

I use a sponge and the faucet. I like to scrape the stuff off the blade onto the sponge and the faucet is slightly running to clean the sponge. Then I use the sponge to clean my face.

I too use a sponge to wipe the lather off the blade, saw it in a video just right after I started using straight razor. It's must more convenient than having running water and keep the blade off the faucet or sink.

Yeah I've tried rinsing but the sponge seems to me to be more efficient as far as time and water usage...when I'm done I use it to wipe the sink then store it just sitting in the mug I use to soak my brush.

A sponge is a very good idea, I've seen it being done a couple times by different people; for now I've always used my hand, will give the sponge a go

Large wet sponge side of sink, damp paper towel on top, wipe blade on towel on sponge, carefully wash blade only under trickling water & rub finger loaded soap over blade, rinse carefully, dry, dip in alcohol/mineral oil mix, store, fold paper towel and dispose.

Yup....noobs and faucets are a bad mix...lol....but every noob thinks he can avoid it..NOT . The sponge is a beautiful thing.

A wet blade is a smoother blade. Just be careful is all you gotta do.

Just saw a video with the guy using a sponge seems like a good idea. Definitely worth a try