Question: Rinsing Razor Head Good, Bad or No Difference?

[CryptoDave]

I've noticed lately that during the course of a shave, if I dip the razor head (just the head) into the bowl of hot water to clean off the shaving cream etc.. in preparation for the next stroke the handle becomes very slippery. I take great care not splash the razor around and kick up water, but nevertheless some must be getting onto the handle. I assume the soapy water is the cause of the slippery handle.

So what I have started to do, which I know is not advised, is to empty the sink, and run hot water and carefully pass the razor head under the running stream at a safe distance so as to not ding it or risk bringing it in contact with the faucet spout. What I like about this is that not only has the slippery handle issue completely disappeared, but it really warms up the razor and I get a nice warm blade feel.

Is this a bad idea? Aside from possibly dinging the razor. By running the razor under a stream of hot water, am I sort of heating the blade and causing it to expand? I'm not a metals expert but thought I would ask those who might know.

Thanks,

Dave

 

[CoffeeJunkie]

Im no expert but I have taken a few courses in mettalurgy and I can say that the temp of the water would not be hot enough to affect the temper of the steel used in the blade or razor head. I used to use very hot water in the sink to clean my razor and the only thing negative I noticed was the razorhead and blade became uncomfortably hot against my skin while shaving. Ive toned down the temp and now the shave is more comfortable for me. Everyones preferences vary but unless your water is over 1000* the metal will be unaffected.

 

[CryptoDave]

@Coffee, Thanks for responding.

Dave

 

[Kilroy6644]

That's how I rinse, and I've never had a problem. My hair's coarse enough that swishing the razor in the sink isn't enough to clear it. I need the extra pressure from the faucet.

 

[Toothpick]

i fill the sink and slosh it around to rinse it. and i've also ran it under hot/warm water to rinse, never an issue. slippery handles is just part of the shave. My razors have knurled handles and even when wet still have some grip. i just use my judgment and dry my fingers and razor handle with a towel during the shave. some will suggest using an alum block for better grip.

 

[celestino]

i have always done this with no issues, whatsoever. You could always rub alum on your fingers to eliminate the slippery handle as this works wonderfully.

 

[mmack66]

I don't keep any water in the basin. I usually do a full pass before I turn on the faucet and rinse the razor. The only time I might have an issue with a slippery handle is if I happen to get lather on my fingers, but a quick rinse takes care of the problem.

 

[ricecold]

I've always rinsed like that with no issues.

 

[jumper]

Some razor handles seem slipperier than others, that also goes for soaps and creams. A rinse under hot running water is always the cure.

 

[Mack The Knife]

If mine get wet, I have never noticed them getting slick

 

[HoosierTrooper]

So what I have started to do, which I know is not advised, is to empty the sink, and run hot water and carefully pass the razor head under the running stream at a safe distance so as to not ding it or risk bringing it in contact with the faucet spout.

Why do you think this is not advised? That is exactly how I rinse the razor between passes except I use cold water.

 

[CryptoDave]

Why do you think this is not advised? That is exactly how I rinse the razor between passes except I use cold water.

I recall reading or seeing a video where someone said that by rinsing the razor under the faucet you run the risk of accidentally dinging the razor head and damaging it.

 

[CryptoDave]

Thanks to all for responding.

Dave

 

[gus1942]

Always assumed everyone rinses from the stream of water. Certainly, hot water doesn't harm a blade. Might not do your face any good, however.

 

[vegaskid74]

+1 on rinsing with the faucet. You're more likely to ding your razor by dipping and swishing, and there's the whole "nasty" factor too. Taking a razor that has just been rinsed in dirty water to my face has never interested me.