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    Default Strop in bathroom?

    So i got my new Dovo finishing strop - is it ok to mount this in my bathroom? i am just curious if water moisture will damage it - since i have a pretty small bathroom

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    I saw a video where Lynn had a bunch hanging in his. I guess it really depends if you use that particular bathroom to shower or bathe. If not, there should be no harm in having it in there. Personally, I keep my paddle strop in another room, but it has a wood center so that's just a wee bit different.

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    I've left all my strops and razors in the bathroom for the last year without appreciable wear or damage. Ambiance I call it. As much as I would like everything to last two lifetimes, I keep buying stuff much more often than that. I'm sure one could argue against it as well. Technically you shouldn't keep your toothbrush in the bathroom either. Maybe someone will chime in on all the damage caused after a few years.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AFDavis11
    I've left all my strops and razors in the bathroom for the last year without appreciable wear or damage. Ambiance I call it. As much as I would like everything to last two lifetimes, I keep buying stuff much more often than that. I'm sure one could argue against it as well. Technically you shouldn't keep your toothbrush in the bathroom either. Maybe someone will chime in on all the damage caused after a few years.
    If you are refering to the fecal coloform bacteria on your toothbrush, I just saw episode of mythbusters, where they checked this exact myth, and it turned that these bacteria is everywhere. So, I will continue to keep my toothbrush in my bathroom

    Nenad

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    Exactly!...thanx I feel safer now!

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    Had my strop and my razors in the bathroom also not too big for almost a year now no problem so far.

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    One thing to keep in mind is you OUGHT to disinfect the razor immediately before shaving. That meats after the stropping in prep for the shave. A quick rinse in tap-hot water will rid the blade of any irritation from the disinfectant, itself.

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    Good suggestion! I don't know why I hadn't thought of that. I was just thinking of rubbing alcohol to remove the protective oil before shaving.

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    Yep! I keep my strops in the bath, and have had no problems at all. I keep them well-conditioned, and they are just fine!

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    One thing to keep in mind is you OUGHT to disinfect the razor immediately before shaving. That meats after the stropping in prep for the shave. A quick rinse in tap-hot water will rid the blade of any irritation from the disinfectant, itself.
    What disinfectant would you recommend?

    Randy

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