I rinse during the shave. I found that the little bit of additional water on the blade keeps things slicker.
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I rinse during the shave. I found that the little bit of additional water on the blade keeps things slicker.
Actually, I had to relather the back of my head for the first time in 4 years during today's shave. I thought it was a bit curious because nothing was really different time-wise, but the lather felt a bit "goopier" and cloggy than normal. I wonder if what you say about the additional water from rinsing was the reason? :hmmm:
James.
I just rinse under the tap with hot water
I shave after the shower and wipe the blade carefully on the towel I have wrapped around my waist.
I'm with the damp sponge contingent. I figured out early that the more water I exposed my razors to, the more I would potentially leave on the blade when I put it away. After chopping up several washclothes and hand towels, I saw the sponge trick on you tube and checked it out. Works like a champ. You can buy these sponges for about 50 cents a piece use them for several months before they get cut up and when they really get in bad shape you simply toss them away and pull out a new one. No rusty blades, no nagging from SWMBO over cut up towels and such, life is good.
For a moment I thought this was a question about toilet paper or a bidet. Sheesh!
Joking aside, I rinse during the shave and strop on my wool for a few laps to clean off any debris on the edge after the shave.
I rinse under hot running water and when I am finished I dry the blade thoroughly. I then give the blade a quick spray with Inox.
This was Onimaru55 piece of wisdom passed to me and I am a disciple!:bow