Keep blade in razor

Hahaha ow but I've already given up on the 'cheap' aspect of this way of shaving. I have stopped keeping track but estimate I've spent about ten times more on shaving in the last four months then I have the last ten years..

Now exploring the world of posh perfumes and aftershaves for my upcoming wedding so I don't think it'd going to get any cheaper either..

But it's awesome and every day starts a little bit better now!
 
Does this affect performance? Do you guys turn blades around, maybe for 'even' wear of the edge?
I always lightly pinch and wipe the blade between tissue after every shave due to hard water issues. It keeps the scum and limescale at bay. I also automatically flip the blade in the process of reloading the blade. Flipping the blade brings the other edge bevels into play so may even the stress on the edge. I get plenty of shaves from a blade but cannot guarantee this is enhanced by flipping the blade daily. Perhaps I should experiment with not flipping the blade.
I couldn't be bothered to remove and re-wrap it so leave the blade in but turn the bottom plate upside down when travelling. It leaves the edges flush with the plate so no exposure to get damaged/ damage anything else.
That's a good idea, I never thought of it. I put my razor in a leather travel pouch and that keeps the edges protected and also keeps the fingers safe when rummaging in the Dopp bag.
 
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I keep the blade in the razor, until its time to change - always felt that if you take the blade out and put this into contact with another surface area e.g. its wrapper that this would dull the blade.

I give a good rinse under running water, place razor on a stand and air dry.

I can't see there being a hard and fast rule - go for what works for you.
 
I keep the blade in the razor, until its time to change - always felt that if you take the blade out and put this into contact with another surface area e.g. its wrapper that this would dull the blade.

I give a good rinse under running water, place razor on a stand and air dry.

I can't see there being a hard and fast rule - go for what works for you.
That's the thing about shaving.....no hard and fast rules, just what works for you. :)
 
I keep the blade in the razor, until its time to change - always felt that if you take the blade out and put this into contact with another surface area e.g. its wrapper that this would dull the blade.

I give a good rinse under running water, place razor on a stand and air dry.

I can't see there being a hard and fast rule - go for what works for you.
 
After a shave, I dismantle the razor & remove the blade. I then gently pat the blade dry with an Egyptian towel. I then lightly smear the blade with a coating of 3 in 1 oil, preventing any corrosion. I then palm strop all 4 x sides, and examine under a microscope just to ensure the integrity of the edges are all intact. I then record all actions in an Excel spreadsheet so I can keep an eye on my blade use, and prevent me from overspending the 4p each blade costs.

Would I lie to you??
 
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I just rinse and leave it in place in my well ventilated bathroom for 3 - 5 days depending on brand.

To me there is a higher risk of mishap to blade and / or fingers than that from oxidisation.



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Some blades I only use once. When re-using I just leave it in the razor. A couple of times now the blade has stayed in for a few days because I go away. On return there has been a rust-like sheen on the blade and on the razor. It goes, with a little effort. Not nice though.
 
I always take my blades out just as an extra precaution, I like to look after my razors and keep everything dry, no opportunity to rust that way. There is no point in flipping a blade over as you shave using the edge not the bevel top and bottom
 
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