Thread: rinse or wipe the blade?

Rinse during the shave, wipe after. Follow with 10 laps on leather.

I am in the habit of wiping my blade on the palm of my opposite hand to wipe off lather then rinsed the hand. At the end of the shave I rinse and wipe on a towel.

I started out rinsing, but then decided that it may be safer to keep the razor away from the sink as I don't want to accidentally chip an edge on my faucet. I guess if I had extra towels, and didn't mind extra laundry I might wipe on a towel.

Rinse blade and wipe after each pass. Keeps the blade clean and water off the pivot.

Monte

Originally Posted by albertpotash

I have noted folks wiping off the blade between strokes, instead of rinsing under a tap (like cartrige people do).
What difference does it make? if one wipes off any water after the shave to avoid rust ?
Thanks

I do not think it makes one bit of difference.

After I shave I rinse the blade under REALLY hot water, with the toe angled downwards so I don't get any water in the pin. I lightly wipe it with a tissue, then strop it 2 or 3 times to make sure all the water is off. Sometimes I use a litte rubbing alcohol, instead of stropping it a couple of times, to make sure the razor is dry, since the alcohol dries quickly. Then I cover it with a light coat of mineral oil, wrap the razor up in a new tissue, put it in the little Dovo plastic case it came in, then put it in the drawer for another day...

I had an issue with rust once...I found a little where the blade pivots... So I've been a little anal since when it comes to after care!

Dave

I rinse ,wipe and the dry it wth a blow dryer. Sorry I love my razors.

Originally Posted by StraightRazorDave

After I shave I rinse the blade under REALLY hot water, with the toe angled downwards so I don't get any water in the pin. I lightly wipe it with a tissue, then strop it 2 or 3 times to make sure all the water is off. Sometimes I use a litte rubbing alcohol, instead of stropping it a couple of times, to make sure the razor is dry, since the alcohol dries quickly. Then I cover it with a light coat of mineral oil, wrap the razor up in a new tissue, put it in the little Dovo plastic case it came in, then put it in the drawer for another day...

I had an issue with rust once...I found a little where the blade pivots... So I've been a little anal since when it comes to after care!

Dave

Little anal .... Wow and NYC is a little town....
Here is my secret, get a wooden cigar box, dry the blade and place it in the box with your other razors. Done, no rust, no need for oil, tissues, stropping, alcohol or hair dryers... The wooden cigar boxes seem to absorb any excess moisture..

Originally Posted by Lt.Arclight

I use a Watchmakers trick. Chamois.

Go to the local autoparts store and buy a small natural chamois. It is treated with cod liver oil. DO NOT WASH IT. I cut it into 3x5 inch strips. Not only does it act like a strop,it removes soap scale and polishes the entire blade.

Use the rest on your fine timepieces.

Ahh something new to try out.

Sean