(03-20-2024, 02:13 PM)DanLaw Wrote: On every razor ever owned- from straight to DE to SE - the entire razor is thoroughly disassembled, thoroughly cleaned with fresh water and dried with a microfibre towe. In the case of DE and SE there is more regular maintainence such as completely removing and cleaning the blade under running water, drying with a microfibre towel, even corking and handstropping depending on the blade. Under no circumstance is a DE or SE blade ever stored in a razor; instead it is typically left dried and open in a dry environment along with the razor. DE and SE razors are left loose even when dry until ready to be used. Straights are subjected to daily stropping and oiling - and weekly maintainence if used.
Would strongly suggest many will not purchase a used quality razor treated less carefully and for good reason. Do what you will but many choose to carefully care for their tools and instruments.
I even thoroughly clean and attempt to strop carts when used although it much tougher to get great results as they designed to encourage consumption
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Primo
Shaving since 1971; enjoying my shaves since 2014
A che bel vivere, che bel piacere, per un barbiere di qualità!
Primo
Shaving since 1971; enjoying my shaves since 2014
A che bel vivere, che bel piacere, per un barbiere di qualità!
FWIW, here's the Gillette instructions for a 1963 Slim Adjustable:
So, No and Yes.
Also, those instructions were aimed at guys who simply wanted to get the job done as quickly as possible, using the same razor day after day.
"Shaving hobbyists" such as ourselves are more likely to treat razors and blades more carefully and deliberately. Also, many of us have multiple razors that may sit on the shelf for days or weeks between shaves.
So, No and Yes.
Quote:5. Don't wipe your blade after shaving.No doubt if they wanted to tout the convenience of their product, they might just downplay any detailed maintenance beyond what they said.
Wiping a blade can damage the shaving edge. Slightly open the razor, rinse under hot tap and shake off surplus moisture.
6. Take care of your razor.
Occasionally clean your razor using water, soap and a brush. Remember, a razor is a precision instrument Careless handling may damage it and ruin its efficiency.
Also, those instructions were aimed at guys who simply wanted to get the job done as quickly as possible, using the same razor day after day.
"Shaving hobbyists" such as ourselves are more likely to treat razors and blades more carefully and deliberately. Also, many of us have multiple razors that may sit on the shelf for days or weeks between shaves.
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Maybe useful for some of those who don't clean their blades:
- Why shaving dulls even the sharpest of razors | MIT News
(HERE full paper with interesting video supplementary material at the end)
- Why shaving dulls even the sharpest of razors | MIT News
(HERE full paper with interesting video supplementary material at the end)
(This post was last modified: 03-24-2024, 07:05 AM by John Rose.)
(03-23-2024, 10:13 AM)FlashOne Wrote: Maybe useful for some of those who don't clean their blades:Well, that was something.
- Why shaving dulls even the sharpest of razors | MIT News
(HERE full paper with interesting video supplementary material at the end)
They didn't seem to have any results for a slicing technique (eg Gillette "Slide" or a slant razor), only chopping.
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