Do you dry your blades after shaving?

[mdevine]

I recently went from using the same razor every day to alternating between several different razors (RAD has set in). I recently noticed that after picking up a razor that I hadn't used in a week or so, the shave has been irritating. Both times were in a razor that I had previously shaved before with a Derby blade used two times (once with a Tech and once with a Parker 65R). I usually get 5-6 shaves with a Derby with no trouble. When I removed the blades, they almost appeared to have a little corrosion on them. Should I remove the blades after each shave and dry them? Should I stick to one razor at a time? Is it the Derby blades? I tossed an Iridium that I used twice because I didn't want to experience that irritation again.

 

[Marco]

No, do NOT dry a razor blade.
Never.
This may damage its sharp edge, making the blade unusable and cause irritation on your skin.
Just rinse it under running water after use.
Regarding what blade you should use, this is really up to you and a sample pack is your best choice.

 

[americanarmsdealer]

I don't dry my blades after each shave, I just rinse the razor with hot water. On TTOs, I loosen the doors first, but on 3 piece razors, I don't worry about loosening them. After the water rinse, I dunk the razor head in alcohol to displace the water and then set aside to dry. Haven't had any problem with corrosion on my blades since I started the alcohol dipping ritual.

The only time I dry blades is when I remove them from the razor when I'm about to drop them in my blade bank, which is an aluminum can with a depiction of the signing of the Declaration of Independence painted on the side. It has a slot in the top that's the perfect size for used blades.

I dry the blades before dropping them in to cut down on the funk and rust in the can, since it will probably take me years to fill it up!

 

[Savor the Stick]

With the procedure I use I have extended the life of my blades by 5-6 shaves even when skipping the use of the blade for several days.

I got a little jewelry soaking jar with basket I put my blades in. I tried alcohol (rubbing) first and still had problems and rust after 1 week in the jar. I switched to Mineral Oil and the blades now last and act as though new.

When I am done shaving I take blade out of shaver rinse off soap and hair, and then blow off any water with my breath....then straight to the mineral oil.

Mineral oil is cheap and it does not have to be replaced in the jewelry soaker jar.

I think the problem you were experiencing was due to microscopic rust and corrosion on the edges of the blade.

Hope this helps---

 

[Sluggo]

I used to take them out of the razor and let them air dry...then I realized I was wasting my time.

 

[Don]

I blot it dry, carefully. Then use blade oil.

 

[Ru4scuba?]

I actually do this after every shave.

Pull the blade out
Gently place on a towel
blot the blade once gently
rinse razor
dry razor
place blade back in

I've had no issues with this method...I use only vintage razors and I just dont feel comfortable just rinsing them under water post shave.

 

[ShaveAddict]

I don't dry them ,
i just shake the razor after i shaved and i let the blade dry in the razor.

 

[Stubblefield]

I run mine through the microwave, then watch the fireworks.

Seriously? Drying the blade will NOT dull it. Since I get anywhere from 5 to 30 shaves from a blade, drying just makes sense. And even if it really doesn't, it hurts nothing.

But that has nothing to so with your rough shaving issue. I think the fault lies with the blade.

 

[Uncle Erik]

I switched razors often during the initial onset of RAD. Since, I've mellowed to switching razors with each blade chage. That means that the blade isn't in the razor for more than three or four days. I give each razor a good scrubbing when I remove the blade, too. So far, so good.

Also, if a blade seems to go bad between shaves, I just toss it. They're cheap.

 

[wazazzle]

Ditto i gotta agree... Drying will not damage anything. I dry mine all the time. Rinse it under hot water, drag it along a dry towel or blow on it, and stick it sideways in my puck to "hang dry" lol.... Although i dry my blades and razors after each use, i never leave my blade in the razor just in case of moisture. Besides why concern yourself with damaging a blade you're going to toss after 4-5 shaves anyways ???

 

[DE Shaver]

I shake dry my razor and dip it in alcohol. It dries out in seconds and provides some disinfecting value. Wiping can dull your blades unless you are careful, which you're likely going to be when wiping a very sharp edge.

 

[sodajerk]

Sort-of. I rinse, shake, blow once on each side, then, using a towel, dry the handle and underside of the head and wipe the top of the head with two center-out motions. This dries the upper edge of the blade but not the underside or interior. This routine takes about 15 seconds. Shaving daily, a Derby will give me seven great-shave days.

Oh, I do leave my razor out in open air - not closed up in a cabinet or anything.

 

[goby]

I do the alcohol dip too.

 

[Slivovitz]

I'm drying my Treet SE blades, just because they are carbon steel, and rust very fast. Alcohol dip, too. I don't bother with any stainless blades.

 

[Rocketeer]

I live in a very humid area of Virginia. My post-shave maintenance routine:

- Rinse razor & blade under hot water
- Remove blade
- Dry razor with towel; blot blade
- Reassemble
- Dip entire assembled unit in alcohol* and agitate for several seconds
- Remove from alcohol and put on shelf

*The alcohol acts as a desiccant.

A previous poster in this thread mentioned they leave the unit in the alcohol. It is the evaporation of the alcohol which causes the drying (and disinfecting) effect.

 

[mdevine]

I switched razors often during the initial onset of RAD. Since, I've mellowed to switching razors with each blade chage. That means that the blade isn't in the razor for more than three or four days. I give each razor a good scrubbing when I remove the blade, too. So far, so good.

Also, if a blade seems to go bad between shaves, I just toss it. They're cheap.

I think this is the way I'm going to go with it.

 

[c0ry]

I may sound like a complete idiot, but what kind of alcohol do you all use?

Rubbing alcohol?

 

[The Last Chimney]

I'm drying my Treet SE blades, just because they are carbon steel, and rust very fast. Alcohol dip, too. I don't not bother with any stainless blades.

I Fixed This For You.

 

[sandmountainslim]

No way do I dry my blades.
I just dip the razor in rubbing alcohol.
Wp