Handling Gem and DE razor blades!

Discussion in 'General Shaving Talk' started by Ron R, Mar 18, 2019.

  1. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    Just started to handle razor blades more than ever and would like to share how I like to hold a blades for modifying or storing. Magnetic business cards really reduce the chance of cutting yourself IMO.
    Handling safely and storing a GEM razor blade..jpg blade handling (2).jpg How to hold a Gem blade safely while handling it between to magnets. (2).jpg
     
  2. CrustyCat

    CrustyCat Well-Known Member

    The only time I handle them is loading or disposal.

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  3. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Same here. I'll load a blade, use it till it's finished, and then dispose of it. I figure more handling increases the chances for cutting fingers or dulling the blade edge.
     
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  4. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    I change razors often and a blade sits around a little longer than I like, I believe this is a common practice for a lot of shavers to leave the blade in the razor.

    Handling a blade a lot increases the odds of a cut no doubt so precaution is important and good handling practices are needed.
    Have some great shaves.
     
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  5. Shaver X

    Shaver X Well-Known Member

    I do the same. Razor blades were never intended to be handled, except as you noted. As others have stated, cuts could result.
     
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    i do change razors a lot so i am very careful with them..
     
  7. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Like that!
    Makes it easy to NOT cut yourself!
    Nice ingenuity, way to go Ron!
    tp
     
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  8. Artlogon

    Artlogon Well-Known Member

    Since I change razor daily, I do change blades on a daily basis.

    I just put them on the counter, nothing really special.

    I've just cut myself once, and that was at the beggining of the Journey when I was learning to handle things.


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  9. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    Yup. I move blades a lot. My Den is not child friendly at all. I am just carefull.

    @Ron R looks like you have a good system!
     
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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    cool idea..
     
  11. Shaver X

    Shaver X Well-Known Member

    At the very least, the magnetic business card is really useful for picking up razor blades that are accidentally dropped on the floor.

    I am surprised that people handle razor blades so much. Band-Aids! Hey, where are the Band-Aids? ;). I think I will just stick to once per week.
     
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