Best way to remove oil on straight razor

[frustratedSRuser]

What is the best way to remove oil from a straight razor? I know you're supposed to rinse it with warm water, but what do I do after? Do I use a washcloth? What direction do I wipe it? Length wise or height wise?

Thanks!

[Otto]

I use a washcloth. Don't touch the edge.

[frustratedSRuser]

I use a washcloth. Don't touch the edge.

I'm not supposed to touch the edge? I was told I could. How am I supposed to get the oil off the cutting edge and dry it when i'm done shaving?

[Otto]

I'm not supposed to touch the edge? I was told I could. How am I supposed to get the oil off the cutting edge and dry it when i'm done shaving?

Dry the blade from the spine - side. not the edge side...

[Otto]

Kind of like when you are stropping (but not quite).

[frustratedSRuser]

So in other words, start from the spine and work your way down to the blade?

Kind of like when you are stropping (but not quite).

[Otto]

So in other words, start from the spine and work your way down to the blade?

Yes, Sir. That's one way to do it.

[Slartibartfast]

I lick it off. That is why i oil mine with olive oil and oregano.

[Otto]

I lick it off. That is why i oil mine with olive oil and oregano.

Just don't use too much chillie that would cause razor burn.

[frustratedSRuser]

I was wondering. Would running a washcloth from the spine down to the edge of the blade bend the blade? I don't know how much it takes for the blade to bend.

Yes, Sir. That's one way to do it.