Thread: Rinsing the razor

During the shave I keep a dry washcloth on hand to rid the blade of any hair and soap that has accumulated. This way it negates any possibility of the blade coming in contact with the water faucet.

I used a small strip of toilet tissue to keep the blade as I shaved, but I have started using hot water instead as it's not as messy.

I wipe the lather off w/ my fingers during the shave; then I rinse w/ hot water & dry it off w/ toilet paper (both on the blade and between the scales to make sure it's totally dry). I also don't store my razors in the bathroom to keep them away from humidity.

Well if you buy into the idea that the heat from friction in linen stropping helps straighten the edge, then I guess it's not much different to think hot water can lend to the beard being tougher on the fin.
Anyway, hot water for me.

Hot water every time. Wet face towel that I prepped with is left in the basin and used as a wipe if I feel the urge after a rinse. I think the addition of heat to just about any part of the process makes it better - prep for face, soap and brush, rinsing and after depilation is complete, a hot rinse. Although I do often finish on a cold splash before some after balm.

To rinse the blade I just used hot water from the tap.

To wipe the blade between passes or at the end of the shave, I carefully use a hand towel and grip around the spine to wipe both sides at once. Do not go near the edge with the towel else you'll run the risk of ruining the edge.

To dry the edge/bevel I dry my hands on the towel and run my thumb and forefinger along the blade and that way ensures Im doing the edge any harm.

Hope this helps.