Double Edge Blade Maintenance

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by EnglishChannel, Oct 23, 2017.

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What do you do you to maintain your DOUBLE EDGE BLADES?

Poll closed Nov 7, 2017.

  1. NOTHING - leave in razor and use them until replaced with a FRESH BLADE

    21 vote(s)
    61.8%

  2. REMOVE AFTER USE - take them out after shaving and keep track of # TIMES USED

    8 vote(s)
    23.5%

  3. STROP BLADE AFTER USE - remove, strop, and replace in razor to REUSE

    2 vote(s)
    5.9%

  4. STROP WHEN NEEDED - leave in razor but occasionally strop / clean if needed, REUSE

    1 vote(s)
    2.9%

  5. USE ONCE ONLY - replace with FRESH BLADE after each and every use.

    1 vote(s)
    2.9%

  6. APPLY RUST PREVENTATIVE - alcohol, shave oil, olive oil, etc.

    2 vote(s)
    5.9%
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  1. cmorris357

    cmorris357 catching flies.........

    I just rinse well, dip the head of the razor in alcohol, and put it back in the rack. After the blade begins to feel a little tuggy, usually around shave 4, I pitch it and load a new one.
     
    cmorris357, Oct 23, 2017
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  2. George X

    George X Well-Known Member

    I used to have a ritual, now it’s a rinse a shake and a dip in isopropyl. Wipe down the exterior and place it in the rack


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    George X, Oct 23, 2017
    #22
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  3. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Really does go faster without sacrifice of a young goat each morning. Faster clean up too!
     
    Bama Samurai, Oct 23, 2017
    #23
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  4. FaceScraper

    FaceScraper Well-Known Member

    Blade maintenance? I don’t think so Tim. I do remove the blade from the razor, rinse it off, then hang it to dry in the cabinet. Then rinse the razor and wipe it off. But maintaining the blade? Accurately counting shaves? Nope. They’re cheap.
     
    FaceScraper, Oct 23, 2017
    #24
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  5. George X

    George X Well-Known Member

    LOL :)
     
    George X, Oct 23, 2017
    #25
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  6. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    I do check to see if any soap is left on the blade. Easy on a TTO, more work with a 3pc. After cleaning gunk from garage sale razors I treat my gear with enough respect to keep them clean. Haven't tried stropping a DE blade, don't think I ever will. Early on I counted shaves with each brand of blade to get an idea how long different brands last. Now I shave until they tug then toss em.
     
    RyX, Oct 24, 2017
    #26
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  7. BigMark83

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    I just give my razors a swish or dunk in 70% Isopropyl Alcohol every few shaves. This is more to keep it clean.
     
    BigMark83, Oct 24, 2017
    #27
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