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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Safety Razor Head Shaving => Topic started by: frangi on July 10, 2013, 01:13:48 PM

Title: DE BLADE CARE
Post by: frangi on July 10, 2013, 01:13:48 PM

Finally!!!!! I had a great DE head shave.  Thanks for all the great tips from every one!!
Quick question, how should i clean the blade after each shave?

thanks

Title: Re: DE BLADE CARE
Post by: Sir Harry on July 10, 2013, 02:29:24 PM

I always wipe mine off with a paper towel and let them soak in baby oil.....I get at least eight shaves off of the same blade before using a new one (unless i want to use another one earlier). Congrats on finding that DE shave that you were seeking!

Title: Re: DE BLADE CARE
Post by: Bluebriz on July 10, 2013, 10:02:22 PM

Because I'll usually use the same razor and blade the next day I just rinse off the blade in the razor under running water, give it a shake to get rid of the excess liquid, and then put it out of harms way.

Been doing it that way for nearly 2 and a half years now without issues.

Title: Re: DE BLADE CARE
Post by: Crowbar on July 22, 2013, 07:55:52 AM

I leave it in the shaver and just rinse the whole thing under hot water, then shake of the excess water and dry the shaver with a lens cleaning cloth (that takes the soap residue off the chrome)

Then before the next shave I do about 5 swipes down the leg of my jeans or even down the inside of my arm in reverse before I start (to remove any oxidisation from the blade edge) and off I go!

Title: Re:
Post by: geeman on July 22, 2013, 11:41:16 AM

I use a new one every shave...they are so cheap

Title: Re: DE BLADE CARE
Post by: jaco999 on August 06, 2013, 03:40:53 AM

I use new blade in every new shave after that i use the oil but i am confused that which oil is the best after shave?Which brand is the best for it....

Title: Re: DE BLADE CARE
Post by: Sir Harry on August 06, 2013, 03:53:51 AM

Quote from: jaco999 on August 06, 2013, 03:40:53 AM

I use new blade in every new shave after that i use the oil but i am confused that which oil is the best after shave?Which brand is the best for it....

Baby oil.....Most people will say Johnson's Baby Oil, but the brand shouldn't matter...The key is to leave your blade soaking in the baby oil to keep them sharp and lasting longer.

Title: Re: DE BLADE CARE
Post by: Blitzed on August 06, 2013, 05:47:35 AM

Quote from: Bayou Sly on August 06, 2013, 03:53:51 AM

Quote from: jaco999 on August 06, 2013, 03:40:53 AM

I use new blade in every new shave after that i use the oil but i am confused that which oil is the best after shave?Which brand is the best for it....

Baby oil.....Most people will say Johnson's Baby Oil, but the brand shouldn't matter...The key is to leave your blade soaking in the baby oil to keep them sharp and lasting longer.

This may sound exceedingly stupid but....I'm assuming you remove the blade from the razor....and that the oil is in a small basin or similar although, in thinking it through, there would be no real harm in leaving the whole head of the razor immersed. An oily handle, however, presents a new set of problems.

Title: Re: DE BLADE CARE
Post by: Crowbar on August 06, 2013, 05:51:01 PM

Kinexium shave oil works great on blades and also camillia oil,

that's what people often use on straight razors to stop the blade from rusting. Both spread out over blades without beading and both are fine to be in contact with the skin

I love the smell of Kinexium

Title: Re: DE BLADE CARE
Post by: warhawk on August 07, 2013, 01:16:03 PM

I just do a cold water rinse, shake off, then do an alcohol spray, and let air dry.

WARHAWK O0

Title: Re: DE BLADE CARE
Post by: baldjoeg on August 07, 2013, 06:05:33 PM

Thanks for the tips guys. I appreciate it alot.