Flipping a blade over....

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Michael Carpino, Jan 22, 2014.

  1. CyanideMetal

    CyanideMetal Wild and crazy guy

    I couldn't agree more. You get to a certain point in life where there are some things that shouldn't be a concern or worry any more.
     
  2. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    I basically do it to make sure that the blade is clean before the next use so a view of the base plate side provides the opportunity to flip to the cap / silo side.
     
  3. Bristle Me

    Bristle Me Insufficient

    I remove the blade from the razor after each shave, hold it under running water,
    and give each side a swipe or two with my brush. I then pat the blade dry on a towel,
    flip it, and store it in my homemade safety holder.
    I have no idea if this practice makes for better shaves, it just seems like the right thing to do.
     
  4. Razor Blade 79

    Razor Blade 79 Well-Known Member

    Does blade flipping every couple shaves give you better shaves longer?
     
  5. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Even if you tossed your 12 cent blade after each shave, you would get 33 shaves for what it costs for those $4 cartridges. FYI I do arm strop my blades but do not flip intentionally. I usually just do a week, but back during the Federal Government shutdown in October, I used a Shark Super Chrome for 17 shaves. It could have gone further, but I retired it after the 17th shave. It outlasted the shutdown.
     
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  6. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    If I HAD to follow that process I'd be back using electric razors quicker than quick :)

    Having said that if it works for you then that is all that really matters.
     
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  7. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Nobody has been able to scientifically prove it. It's something you have to try for yourself, then see if you think it works or not.
     
  8. LookingGlass

    LookingGlass Well-Known Member

    I have never been a blade flipper. As a matter of fact, it never crossed my mind and I did know this was a practice for some shavers. As the saying goes, different strokes for different folks - no pun intended.
     
  9. vwp528

    vwp528 Well-Known Member

    I flip my blades. I take the blade out of my razors after each shave. I rinse it off with warm water and pat it dry with a towel. I then put it in the paper sleeve and in the cabinet with the door ajar next to the desicant packs so there is no chance of rust. The only razor I do not do that with is the Auto Strop razor.
     

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