Do you leave the blade in the razor?

Philtrum · Monday March 16, 2020

shavingnoob65 said:
IPA =???

Isopropyl Alcohol. I bought a litre of 100% lab grade for about Â£7 last year from Amazon. I have some of it in a small screw top container in which I dip my razor.

Hullblazer · Monday March 16, 2020

In leave mine in but, between shaves, loosen the head and give the razor a good shake to remove any water. I then leave it loose until the next shave.

NB: Forgetting to re-tighten it makes for a shockingly aggressive shave... Nurse! Swabs!

Satanfriendly · Monday March 16, 2020

Philtrum said:
I dip my already rinsed and dismantled razor and blade in IPA. Leave all the parts on tissue whilst I dress, by which time the IPA has evaporated. I then reinsert the blade and assemble the razor ready for next time. Unfortunately due to the Coronavirus crisis, IPA is probably hard to get hold of at present.

What. India Pale Ale? Comes out by the tap full in the local

Dave-the-rave · Monday March 16, 2020

I remember when India Pale Ale was for skint folk and lightweights. Now it's ''in''.

Rob998 · Tuesday March 17, 2020

shavingnoob65 said:
IPA =???

Isopropyl Alcohol. Aka rubbing alcohol.

ConcertinaBrian · Monday March 23, 2020

Always disassemble, clean and dry everything. Leave disassembled on dry cloth till next time. Never place back in its wrapper. Reasons:
1) Hygiene
2) Chrome protection
3) Using a RW 6C and don't always use the same plate next time. Disassembled it's ready to choose the plate, assemble and get going.

chris.hale · Tuesday March 24, 2020

Shave, rinse under tap, put back on the shelf for the next shave. I typically use one razor and blade until it's done.

jimmyc · Tuesday March 24, 2020

chris.hale said:
Shave, rinse under tap, put back on the shelf for the next shave. I typically use one razor and blade until it's done.

I'm the same, razor gets a wee scrub with an old toothbrush and soap when the blade gets changed.

Curator · Saturday March 28, 2020

Yes, I do.
Unless it's an extended period of non-use.

NatJag · Saturday March 28, 2020

I usually leave mine in. Exceptions are when travelling. Then I removed the blade, dry it and put it back in its wrapper. If I don't the inside of my wash bag gets cut up.

The situational shaver · Saturday March 28, 2020

I have always left my blade in, and have never had a problem.

Richard 59 · Wednesday April 1, 2020

Never had to ever think about it as i only ever use each blade once and I'm still not making a dent in my store of blades!

TobyC · Thursday April 2, 2020

Richard 59 said:
Never had to ever think about it as i only ever use each blade once and I'm still not making a dent in my store of blades!

Too much of an inconvenience to have to get a new blade for every shave, and they're not single use like toilet paper. Blade makers used to brag about how they stayed sharp "shave after shave".

Richard 59 · Thursday April 2, 2020

TobyC said:
Too much of an inconvenience to have to get a new blade for every shave, and they're not single use like toilet paper. Blade makers used to brag about how they stayed sharp "shave after shave".

Each to their own, i just enjoy a new blade every shave.

Satanfriendly · Thursday April 2, 2020

TobyC said:
and they're not single use like toilet paper

Whoever said toilet paper was single use?

doughnut operator · Thursday April 2, 2020

remove blade pat dry & dry razor on towel,leave razor open or loosely screwed together if a 3 piece

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