how do you remove lather from blade

**Sirtexan** · 02-10-2014, 01:06 AM

I like to shave after a nice hot shower. After I dry everything but the face I fold the towel and set it next to the sink. I use the towel to wipe the blade, and I am not creating any extra towels. If I have to shave but didn't need a shower, then I just use a small washcloth. Since they are small and go in with the towels there is always room in the wash.

**edhewitt** · 02-10-2014, 01:29 AM

I wipe it on my arm, once my arm is full I rinse it off.
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**GeauxLSU** · 02-10-2014, 01:48 AM

I use the towel I used for the pre-shave face soak.

**MJC** · 02-10-2014, 03:09 AM

I use a damp cotton washcloth, folded in half on the edge of the counter.
Remove the lather with a stropping motion and if I need a clean surface I pull the far edge over to make it a 1/4 fold.

Admit that I have "Razordinkaphobia".

And I remember that my Grandfather and Uncle would strop off the razor on a towel on the clients shoulder (Grandpa) or draped over there own shoulder (Uncle Custy). So wiping on a towel reminds me of them.

**nessmuck** · 02-10-2014, 03:32 AM

Sponge on the edge of the sink for me

**deepweeds** · 02-10-2014, 03:38 AM

I keep a wet folded washcloth on the edge of the sink, then a wet-finger wipe between passes to keep the blade from getting tacky.

But darned if I'm not going to try edhewitt's approach now I've seen it!

**onimaru55** · 02-10-2014, 07:47 AM

My system is way too complicated to explain here. It involves flicking, rinsing & wiping but no hard surfaces are involved other than when I change razors

**Zenoth** · 02-10-2014, 08:17 AM

I subscribe to the sponge on the counter method myself.

**easyace** · 02-10-2014, 10:57 AM

Under running water, but I don't leave it running, I just flick it on and off with whichever hand isn't holding the razor, typically 2 or 3 times per pass.

**MisterMoo** · 02-10-2014, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by MJC

I use a damp cotton washcloth, folded in half on the edge of the counter...
Remove the lather with a stropping motion... Admit that I have "Razordinkaphobia".

This, corner of the freestanding sink. Safe, quiet and effective - like ExLax. I gave up on the running water rinse or sink bowl swish after dinking episodes. No mas. I am now a swiper. Post shave the cloth is quickly rinsed, wrung and hung to dry for another day.

(MWF, Bismarck, witch hazel, Halston.)

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