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It's probably just a bit soap "scum" some soaps leave a residue. You are using a tool, basic cleaning will keep it pretty much tip top.What's annoying to me is that I get limescale after every shave. I think I have hard water.
I get limescale on the handle, where I don't get so much soap.It's probably just a bit soap "scum" some soaps leave a residue. You are using a tool, basic cleaning will keep it pretty much tip top.
You cannot use something and keep it pristine, you keep it looking as handsome as it can be.
Please dont get hung up or anxious about how things look. We all know "to use a razor is to love a razor."
I have been the 1st man or beast to use a 50yrs plus old razor since it left the factory. Bought them on the fly for peanuts or from collectors that just look at them.
In my house they get a barbicide bath for 10mins, a rinse, a blade then used. I can actually hear them say "thank you TC that's what I was made for"
No you dont.I get limescale on the handle, where I don't get so much soap.
I rinse with cold water between shaves and shake dry. Usually I rotate razors when I change blade; before I put a razor into storage I give a good rinse with cold water, and use a cotton pad to dry and remove any residue. We are lucky and live in a soft water area. Once I cleaned a Merkur VISION with our hand held steam cleaner, as I was passing that on.
I only use my razors, so there is no need to clean as if they were a surgical instrument. Water and soap are effective cleaners; in many instances a razor should be self-cleaning, where soap and water are used. That's possibly why a good rinse in cold water after should be enough. If you live in a hard water area I'm not sure at what point limescale may become an issue.
I love the notion of YMMV in wet shaving; each to their own. I think someone earlier said don't over think this - that can apply to many areas of wet shaving. I also agree that chemicals should be avoided, unless you are sure those won't damage your razors.
All the best,
Chris
Well it's from the water, because I don't get lather on the handle.No you dont.
.Limescale: Causes Costs and Removal
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You'll inadvertently get it on the handle from your hands and run-off during the shave. It's particularly noticeable on black and matt finish razors.Well it's from the water, because I don't get lather on the handle.
I've also been told to never use vinegar on a safety razor. What do you guys think?
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