How Do You Remove The Glue From Blades?

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Generally I hold the blade under hot running water. Then I kinda sorta rub the glue with my finger or fingernail.

To a degree that removes some of the glue. It probably also just smears the glue around and doesn't remove it as well as I'd like. It works to a degree and is also dangerous to a degree. I learned to be more careful; guess how.

I don't like glue to remain on my blades when I install them. I believe glue changes geometry a little bit and not for the better plus it makes the blades harder to flip.

I'm looking for a simple and quick and painless solution. Not some super fancy solvent. Not something which takes a long time.






Somebody's probably solved this little problem but I'm not hip to their work.

How do you remove the glue? There's gotta be a better way.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Looking around online maybe alcohol or vinegar will work. Maybe apply with a Q-tip?

Somebody already knows I'd bet.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Adjustingtolife]

I try to stick with blades without them like the BIC chrome Platinum or dorco titan

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

I try to stick with blades without them like the BIC chrome Platinum or dorco titan

I'm pretty set on the blades I use - Polsilver SI & Wizamet SI - but I get your point.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[lasta]

Scrape it with a used blade.

If that's too much work, lick it.

 

[ajkel64]

I don’t try and remove them, I just let the glue dots wear off as I use and rinse the blade. I don’t want to cut my fingers mucking around with new sharp razor blades.

 

[JasonJT]

I don’t really have an issue with dots of glue on the blades. Usually it’s so thin it’s hardly worth worrying about.

Jason.

 

[HoosierTrooper]

I also don’t do anything, not really a big deal.

 

[AlphaFrank75]

I never looked too close, but I always thought it was a doit of wax that sealed the paper.

 

[Toothpick]

I thought everyone said it was wax? And it’s purpose was to prevent the blade from sliding around in the wrapper.

Either way I don’t worry about it.

 

[santamariasteve]

If a tiny bit of glue would alter the geometry and performance of the razor, I truly believe the manufacturers wouldn't have any glue on their blades.

I also suggest when the razor is tightened any glue would be squished into a meaningless film.

Let's not overthink problems that are not really problems.

 

[Ice-Man]

It is wax and not glue just run under hot water and it will melt off.

 

[old_school]

I don't bother removing the wax from the blade, it becomes part of razor clean up instead. A little Dr. Bronner's and an old toothbrush takes care of it.

 

[Cal]

I'd like to know "The Easy Way" to remove wax dots too...

That said, if they're done with good QC they will be very small and accurately positioned (and applied to the back of the blade so the wrapper flaps can be opened easily); hence they can stay there without causing problems.

The problem (zero QC) dots, or rather puddles, which cover large areas of the blade (including the edges) are a real PITA. These seem to be a specialty of Russian Gillettes and Feathers.

It is wax and not glue just run under hot water and it will melt off.

I wish it was that easy! Your water must be a hell of a lot hotter than mine, Ian (and probably soft too).

 

[HoosierTrooper]

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[timetofly]

I use Astra blades which have some negligible glue on them and does not bother anything. I simply leave it. When I change the blade, the glue is gone from the numerous rinsing the razor receives while shaving.

 

[MostaccioMan]

My GSBs have a lot of wax, but it's often only on one side. I just make sure I load the blade with that side facing up so only the clean side touches my skin.

 

[old_school]

Some of the many previous discussions on this topic:

Do you clean the wax off new blades?

I do, and I know that the wax spots drive some of you quite batty. Cleaning the blade is one thing I don't mind faffing about with. I bought some Isopropyl alcohol from a local store, and 1/2 filled a small (empty) Marmite jar with it. The Marmite jar being empty is probably an essential part of...

www.badgerandblade.com

DE blade wax spots

So my favorite de blade is a Personna Lab Blue. I have found that this particular brand is remarkably affordable and gives me upwards of 10 shaves per blade. No small feat as most blades are dulled by my beard in one or two shaves. As a consequence I invested in a large sum of these blades...

www.badgerandblade.com

Glue spots on new blades

I've noticed that many blades have little spots of "glue" on them to hold the wrapper on. what do yo guys do with the glue? Clean it off? How? or just leave it on? Thus far I've just been leaving it, but wondering if I should be cleaning it off.

www.badgerandblade.com

Glue dots!

Anyone have a comprehensive list of DE blades that use glue dots (so I know what kind NOT to buy)?

www.badgerandblade.com

Wax / glue spots on blades - anti-chatter?

I've grumped in the past about blades with globs of wax or glue on them, but lately I've been wondering: Could that stuff be there to stabilize the blade, similar to the goop people smear on the back of brake discs in cars to keep them from squealing? On the other hand, some of the posts in...

www.badgerandblade.com

Getting rid of Russian glue

Gillette 7 O'Clocks from Russia...ah the glue dots! At first I didn't even bother with trying to remove them, said so in a former post I think. Then I noticed in my "new style head" Bull Mastiff from Cooncat Bob that the dot was causing the blade to deform slightly....not good! Alcohol....kind...

www.badgerandblade.com

A major pet peeve about blades-glue spots

Two of the best blades in my blade stash-Rapira Swedish Supersteel and USA made Personna. Not only because they shave awesome, but also because they don't have glue spots, unlike the Feathers and Gillettes. Glue spots make the wrapping hard to open and also hard to put the blade in. Down with...

www.badgerandblade.com

Blade glue removal

many blades come with excessive amounts of glue on them.This glue often attaches itself to your razor,and does not come off in rinsing.I have been using "kleen-strip" on a q-tip to remove it,but I don't want long term damage from hundreds of removals..What method do you guys use ?

www.badgerandblade.com

Russian Glue Spots

Had read about the glue spots on Yellow 7 O'Clocks and Super Iridiums, and now I am using those very blades. Particularly because of all the complaints, was wondering if anyone ever tried contacting the manufacturer to ask them to stop? Not sure it would help; not even sure why the glue is...

www.badgerandblade.com

What's with glue on Feathers

I have seen tiny glue dots on couple of blade in 2s or 4s but I haven't seen any blade have two blobs as big as on Feathers. Them dots have been part of manufacturing process for long time and didn't really bothered our grandpa's and their sons. I don't wish to represent here the emasculated...

www.badgerandblade.com

Do all Astra sp have glue problems?

I have read in previous threads that Astras sp have glue on the edge of the blade. I tried my first Astra sp today, which is the only other blade I've used besides derby and they were much smoother and caused no irritation or stinging after applying alum. I just hated having to scrub the glue...

www.badgerandblade.com

Astra Blade Glue

Hello, brand new member here, this is the best place I could find to post my question... but before I get to that, I would like to mention that I did have a look about and found this thread: Glue residue on Astra blades Now, the end verdict of this thread was that the adhesive residue was...

www.badgerandblade.com

Feather Razor Blades - are they all sticky ?

This is my second time purchasing packs of 100 blades, and they all seem to have the same problem: The adhesive they use to seal the paper wrapping on the blade, sticks on the middle portion of both sides of each blade. Does everyone have this same issue? If so what do you do?" - Try to rub...

www.badgerandblade.com

Gillette Silver Blue ?

Hello All, I am pretty much a newby returning to traditional wet shaving. I have shaved with cream and a razor pretty much all of my late teen and adult life, but just recently went back to a DE from a cartridge razor. Have already purchased 4 razors, and brushes. Having fun and getting great...

www.badgerandblade.com

Glue on Blades

So, I just got some Gillette Silver Blue blades. I pulled one out to use in my new adjustable and noticed glue on the blade. I tried wiping it off with rubbing alcohol, but that didnt work. How do yall deal with getting the glue off? I really dont want it sticking to my razors, and I don't...

www.badgerandblade.com

Gillette Silver Blue Blade Issues

A while back I obtained some Gillette Silver Blue blades as part of a package deal here. I have never tried this blade before. I tried one yesterday in my Merkur Progress at level 4. It tore me up with nicks, irritation and razor burn. I tried the same blade/razor today with a level 2 setting...

www.badgerandblade.com

Feather blades with factory wax/goop on them?

I'm not sure if this has been covered before (I tried the B&B search but did not find this), so I don't know if this is normal or it's just my luck. I just purchased (from Amazon) and received a bunch of new Feather blades, each pack of 5 blades is individually sealed (this is my first try...

www.badgerandblade.com

Just a hunch... you learned to research using a card catalog? Too Cool! Love this proficient self reliant use of the oft neglected search function, a dying art. We have google to thank.

 

[HoosierTrooper]

Just a hunch... you learned to research using a card catalog?

Yep, but it’s sure a lot easier now using Google. Amazing what one can find with a quick Google search!

 

[old_school]

Yep, but it’s sure a lot easier now using Google. Amazing what one can find with a quick Google search!

Yes sir I agree it truly is. Guilty as charged!

But we are willingly sacrificing memory, thinking and I'd suggest problem solving in exchange for the convince. Maybe we'll need AI to tell us what to do one day!