But what if it says to leave the blade in the razor?

[VerbaVolant]

Interesting. Never seen anything like that. I would have said that that was soap left on the blade.

I am sure that is also soap (and possibly dead skin) left on the blade. I thoroughly rinsed the razor head under the hot water stream after each shave, but left the blade in. That is not enough, in my opinion.
Whatever that is, I don't want it on the edge of my blades when shaving.

 

[DesertIguana]

I always remove Blsde from Razor, run under water to remove soap, etc.

PT dry with Toilot Tissue, babe in paper it was in.


Now it is clean & dry.

 

[frbock]

I've got a TTO, so pulling the blade isn't bad. But, I generally just hit is with a hot water stream from the sink and hang it on a stand. Any water left will either drip, or evaporate in a couple minutes.
On the other hand, if I'm taking off a couple days growth, I will pull the blade and rinse it separately.

 

[psfred]

I leave the blade in the razor until it's too dull to use. Up to almost two years sometimes. Just rinse the soap off with hot water when I'm done shaving, occasionally will remove a blade to wipe off excessive soap scum if it interferes with a good shave. Never had a issue doing this.

 

[Merchant Seaman Z]

I’ll take the blade out for only carbon blades after every shave to dry. Stainless can stay in for the shaves required for the blade 2-3.

 

[Hopalong]

I don’t think it matters one way or the other. Do whatever you feel like.

 

[Odinarcade00]

I invariably have some remaining soap and hair inside my razor after use. A simple rinse won't clean it totally out. Only disassembling the razor, whether it is a 3-piece or a butterfly design, will let me clean the razor and blade entirely. And since I have done this already, I do go ahead and dry my razor and pat dry the blade.

YMMV may vary, but I can't imagine leaving remnants of use on a tool for my personal gear. If you do something else, that's fine with me.

me too! good man! No reason not to. Disassembling the razor, rinsing it good, and patting it down aswell as the blade takes less than 2 minutes. Its a piece of cake! And your razor will thank you

 

[Lane101]

because water can get trapped inside the razor and the cheap stainless steel coating can make your nice stainless steel razor rust. Or even zamak. Its wise to dissasemble the razor and let it dry out then when its dry you can put it back together and put it on a stand so it remains dry. Leave the blade outside the razor especially if you use it more than once. It extends blade life. Ive seen so many pictures on amazon of people getting pissed that their razor is rusty all because they just left it in a wet bathroon next to a wet sink. At first I thought maybe they are mad for a reason but because I let them dry I have never seen that happen. Its also good to scrub your razor every once and a while and get the scum off. So many people dont take care of their things it baffles me.

The cutting edge of the blade is exposed and drys off quickly. There is no need to take the blade out of the razor per my and many other posts above. I've only seen tiny bits of rust on a blade inside the razor on a couple outlier blades that lasted for over 20 shaves. Good chance excessive blade handling will remove part of the coatings that provide smoother shaves, hence why blade instructions tell us not to wipe the blades.

Finally, as noted above, multi-blade cartridge systems do their thing with the blades staying in place their entire working life.

Note that our stainless DE blades are not coated in stainless steel, they are made of stainless steel and then typically coated with teflon, platinum, etc. They don't rust where it counts over the typical one to two week life of a blade.

The hard chrome coating on our razors is typically made of chromium, not stainless steel and it will not rust. Rather it can fail if worn off or due to mechanical damage that allows water to bypass it and begin corroding the underlying metal. Drops of water on a chrome coating will not effect it if there is no mechanical damage. Because it is brittle it can form cracks over time from repeated use or impacts that will let corrosive elements get to the underlying metal. That is why some zamac razors only last 5-15 years versus 100% stainless razors that can last a lifetime.

P.S. My under $15 Weishi 9306 shows no hint of any corrosion after over five years of regular use for over half my shaves.

 

[Lane101]

I am sure that is also soap (and possibly dead skin) left on the blade. I thoroughly rinsed the razor head under the hot water stream after each shave, but left the blade in. That is not enough, in my opinion.
Whatever that is, I don't want it on the edge of my blades when shaving.

Everyone should do what is best for them. Was any of the residue from the actual exposed cutting edge or did the vast majority cover from other parts of the blade? Image kind of looks like the wax sometimes used to seal the blade wrapper - wonder if that is what you scraped off?

 

[Odinarcade00]

The cutting edge of the blade is exposed and drys off quickly. There is no need to take the blade out of the razor per my and many other posts above. I've only seen tiny bits of rust on a blade inside the razor on a couple outlier blades that lasted for over 20 shaves. Good chance excessive blade handling will remove part of the coatings that provide smoother shaves, hence why blade instructions tell us not to wipe the blades.

Finally, as noted above, multi-blade cartridge systems do their thing with the blades staying in place their entire working life.

Note that our stainless DE blades are not coated in stainless steel, they are made of stainless steel and then typically coated with teflon, platinum, etc. They don't rust where it counts over the typical one to two week life of a blade.

The hard chrome coating on our razors is typically made of chromium, not stainless steel and it will not rust. Rather it can fail if worn off or due to mechanical damage that allows water to bypass it and begin corroding the underlying metal. Drops of water on a chrome coating will not effect it if there is no mechanical damage. Because it is brittle it can form cracks over time from repeated use or impacts that will let corrosive elements get to the underlying metal. That is why some zamac razors only last 5-15 years versus 100% stainless razors that can last a lifetime.

P.S. My under $15 Weishi 9306 shows no hint of any corrosion after over five years of regular use for over half my shaves.

Thats alot of explaining for something that takes 2 minutes. I dont want that much gunk buildup on my razor or my blade especially if im gonna use it again. I have sensitive skin. I want to remove as much bacteria and soap scum as possible after my shave. It wont hurt me to disassemble my razor and blade rinse them with hot water and let them dry overnight. People have gotten rust and corrosion. Im not going to risk it. I dont want gunk left inside my razors. I paid good money for my stuff I want to take care of it better. You do whatever you want inside your bathroom. No one but you cares what goes on in there. Water carries bacteria. I understand we use shave soap but still. I dont want bacteria clinging onto my razors afterwards if i can help it. Im glad you have great results in your bathroom but Ive seen stainless steel kitchen utensils rust in less time than how long a possibly wet stainless steel blade stays in a wet razor where water may get trapped underneath the plates. Stainless does not mean stain proof. Plenty of rust happens in the kitchen in a matter of hours with stainless steel cookware. Just saying.

 

[Orlandez]

I always leave the blade inside the razor; never had problems of any sorts …

 

[Odinarcade00]

I always leave the blade inside the razor; never had problems of any sorts …

If that works then great. I advise everyone to wash their razor and dry it after a shave but thats a suggestion. Im not your momma im not your daddy. Im also not using your razor to shave my face.

 

[Orlandez]

If that works then great. I advise everyone to wash their razor and dry it after a shave but thats a suggestion. Im not your momma im not your daddy. Im also not using your razor to shave my face.

Well, to be honest, it should be done as a good practice but .. uh .. laziness

 

[ChriWilson]

Context - A blade will last at most 4 shaves for me, typically less (especially SS or non-coated blades) - meaning 5 days max.
I'm not one who rotates razor usage from day to day

I've got a TTO, so pulling the blade isn't bad. But, I generally just hit is with a hot water stream from the sink and hang it on a stand. Any water left will either drip, or evaporate in a couple minutes.
On the other hand, if I'm taking off a couple days growth, I will pull the blade and rinse it separately.

When using a TTO, It's easy enough after thorough rinsing to loosen the doors enough to allow the blade to dislodge from the base, but remain in the housing. I'll rinse briefly again before turning on its side to dry on the counter.

The cutting edge of the blade is exposed and drys off quickly. There is no need to take the blade out of the razor per my and many other posts above. I've only seen tiny bits of rust on a blade inside the razor on a couple outlier blades that lasted for over 20 shaves. Good chance excessive blade handling will remove part of the coatings that provide smoother shaves, hence why blade instructions tell us not to wipe the blades.

Finally, as noted above, multi-blade cartridge systems do their thing with the blades staying in place their entire working life.

Note that our stainless DE blades are not coated in stainless steel, they are made of stainless steel and then typically coated with teflon, platinum, etc. They don't rust where it counts over the typical one to two week life of a blade.

The hard chrome coating on our razors is typically made of chromium, not stainless steel and it will not rust. Rather it can fail if worn off or due to mechanical damage that allows water to bypass it and begin corroding the underlying metal. Drops of water on a chrome coating will not effect it if there is no mechanical damage. Because it is brittle it can form cracks over time from repeated use or impacts that will let corrosive elements get to the underlying metal. That is why some zamac razors only last 5-15 years versus 100% stainless razors that can last a lifetime.

P.S. My under $15 Weishi 9306 shows no hint of any corrosion after over five years of regular use for over half my shaves.

The W9306 is such an under the radar razor. Will probably be my travel kit this summer to Japan and will be using the method I typed above, as I have currently been all month for FFFMM

 

[Lane101]

Thats alot of explaining for something that takes 2 minutes. I dont want that much gunk buildup on my razor or my blade especially if im gonna use it again. I have sensitive skin. I want to remove as much bacteria and soap scum as possible after my shave. It wont hurt me to disassemble my razor and blade rinse them with hot water and let them dry overnight. People have gotten rust and corrosion. Im not going to risk it. I dont want gunk left inside my razors. I paid good money for my stuff I want to take care of it better. You do whatever you want inside your bathroom. No one but you cares what goes on in there. Water carries bacteria. I understand we use shave soap but still. I dont want bacteria clinging onto my razors afterwards if i can help it. Im glad you have great results in your bathroom but Ive seen stainless steel kitchen utensils rust in less time than how long a possibly wet stainless steel blade stays in a wet razor where water may get trapped underneath the plates. Stainless does not mean stain proof. Plenty of rust happens in the kitchen in a matter of hours with stainless steel cookware. Just saying.

By all means do what you prefer and feel is best as we all should.

The main reason for my post was that you appeared to be basing your conclusion on incorrect information regarding the plating on our razors. The chrome plating on razors is made of chromium, not stainless steel, that will prevent rust unless mechanically damaged or worn off. A stainless steel razor doesn't have a "cheap stainless steel coating", it's made entirely of stainless steel and highly unlikely to rust. Razors made of materials like brass or zamac will typically have a chrome coating to prevent corrosion.

You may have been mixing things up between the metals used in razors and the different type of stainless used in DE blades that, because it needs to be harder to hold and edge, is highly rust resistant, not rust-proof. For example some razors are made of marine grade 316 stainless steel that is almost rust proof, while blades can be made of 400 series martensitic steels that are harder to hold an edge and still provide good corrosion resistance.

 

[ShavingPrimate]

The hard chrome coating on our razors is typically made of chromium, not stainless steel and it will not rust. Rather it can fail if worn off or due to mechanical damage that allows water to bypass it and begin corroding the underlying metal. Drops of water on a chrome coating will not effect it if there is no mechanical damage. Because it is brittle it can form cracks over time from repeated use or impacts that will let corrosive elements get to the underlying metal. That is why some zamac razors only last 5-15 years versus 100% stainless razors that can last a lifetime.

With Zamak based razors, I would agree.
See below.

Ive seen stainless steel kitchen utensils rust in less time than how long a possibly wet stainless steel blade stays in a wet razor where water may get trapped underneath the plates. Stainless does not mean stain proof. Plenty of rust happens in the kitchen in a matter of hours with stainless steel cookware. Just saying.

I have always taken apart and cleaned my razors and blades after every shave. As an experiment, I have been trying leaving the blade in the razor for my entire week of shaving.

I have noted no discernable difference in the shave or the longevity of the blade.

I have been shaving with my chrome coated Zamak razors. These are relatively inexpensive razors and are unlikely to suffer due to their chrome plating.

However... When I will be using my stainless steel razors, which lack a chrome plating, they are subject to rust when water is trapped inside them.

When using my stainless steel kitchen knives or folding knives, I always rinse and dry them off after use. Stainless steel will rust with water left trapped against the metal.

It is easy to see this with a folding knife that has not been allowed to dry properly.

 

[Lane101]

With Zamak based razors, I would agree.
See below.



I have always taken apart and cleaned my razors and blades after every shave. As an experiment, I have been trying leaving the blade in the razor for my entire week of shaving.

I have noted no discernable difference in the shave or the longevity of the blade.

I have been shaving with my chrome coated Zamak razors. These are relatively inexpensive razors and are unlikely to suffer due to their chrome plating.

However... When I will be using my stainless steel razors, which lack a chrome plating, they are subject to rust when water is trapped inside them.

When using my stainless steel kitchen knives or folding knives, I always rinse and dry them off after use. Stainless steel will rust with water left trapped against the metal.

It is easy to see this with a folding knife that has not been allowed to dry properly.

One caveat is that you may be more likely to see rust with knives that are made of a different grade of stainless that trades off a higher propensity to rust for the ability to better hold a sharp edger versus the types of stainless, like 316 maritime grade steel, used in many razors.