Rinsing the Razor: Standing Water or Running Water?

[mopar440_6]

Even before I started DE shaving I always rinsed the razor with running water (either because I shaved in the shower or because the stopper on my sink was broken). But I finally fixed the stopper on my sink and rinsed my razor with standing water in the sink during my last shave. I changed the water in the sink after each pass but the razor still has a large amount of soap buildup that I did not have when I rinsed with running water. However, because of the extra time I spend shaving with a DE vs a cart, I feel like I am wasting water if I leave the faucet running (even at <1/2 volume). So, I would like to know what you guys do? Run the faucet or fill the sink?

 

[brucered]

I fill my sink at the beginning of my shave with HOT water.

I use the sink water to rinse off my razor between each stroke and also use the same water to splash on my face between passes.

My faucet doesn't get turned on again, until I am rinsing my brush, razor and then some cold water for my last splash/rinse of face.

 

[Patman27]

I had to rip out the broken stopper of our sink with a pair of pliers to unclog it, so I leave the faucet running. Don't tell my landlord

 

[celestino]

Well, i didn't vote as my choice was not on the ballot.
i rinse my razor with running water, but i don't leave it running; i turn it off when i finish rinsing in 2-4 seconds.

 

[rockviper]

DE - standing water
straights - running water to rinse then turn off tap

 

[jsj_297]

I generally don't fill my sink up, for the same reason of the scum building up on the sides. What a pain. Typically I shave, and when I'm ready to rinse the razor, I turn the faucet on, rinse it off than shave again. Repeat as needed. I bet I use less water than filling the sink up. No water waste IMO.

And for your rinsing the razor before DE's, that's pretty much how u have to clean the razors with 3+ blades, or else u get so much build up in between the blades, it's pointless continuing on. Lol

 

[AjaxLepinski]

I may be weird but, none of the above - I turn the water on and off each time I rinse.

 

[Gary H]

I use the off and on technique. My Wife goes nuts when I waste water.

 

[Blorvak]

On and off. I stopped using the sink full of water when I was living with a bunch of guys, and noticed that I was getting lots of infected nicks. The sink needed more cleaning than 3 guys gave it.

 

[banditman]

No vote here. When I need to rinse, I just hold the razor head under the faucet, give it a shot of water, turn the water off and then resume shaving.

 

[duckdown]

I fill the sink with hot water, and rest my submerged mug in it. Warm lather is my favorite!

Also I don't run the tap because you can't hear the beautiful sound of the DE razor doing its work.. Love hearing that razor sharp slicing noise of a whisker being eliminated

 

[John Von Wuggz]

I fill the sink with hot or cold water depending on my shave. If I'm doing a hot water shave I toss some AS in there to toss up some steamy goodness.

 

[DocRokRx]

i've been an on-off-er my whole shaving life. Currently the stopper doesnt work, so I have to. And now that I think of it, we don't clean the sink that often and that seems pretty gross even after only a few days. One of these days i'm going to get a scuttle for warm lather though!

 

[chilliman64]

I rinse the soap off in the 'dirty' shave water then give it a quick flush out with the cold water tap, holding the brush (bristles up) under the running water and bracing the bristles with my fingers.

 

[Lexbomb]

I fill my sink, honestly I never though of the 'on off' technique. Australia is the driest continent and dries island in the world and my state is the second driest. So saving water is very important and cost effective.
Thanks guys

 

[dcobranchi]

Well, i didn't vote as my choice was not on the ballot.
i rinse my razor with running water, but i don't leave it running; i turn it off when i finish rinsing in 2-4 seconds.

+1

 

[FonGu]

I had never really thought about it and just filled the sink (how I voted) until reading this thread. This a.m., I didn't fill the sink and turned the faucet on and off to clean my razor. It seemed to take a little more time, but the razor did seem to clean up better between strokes. I think the time loss was recaptured in the end as I had to do less to clean up the sink when finished. It would be interesting to see a water usage comparison between filling the sink and letting the faucet on and off. If one was to assume it is analogous to bath vs shower, then the faucet on/off technique should use considerably less water.

 

[astinus4]

Another vote for on/off as required

 

[Shutterbug57]

I turn the water on/off to rinse my razor. I also add water to my brush with hot running tap water that I turn on/off.

 

[Wetshavingswede]

I live in a part of the world that has been blessed with a lot of clean fresh water and really never gave it much thought up until adult age.

My reason for using the on/off on the faucet is environmentally good but mainly it is the audio confirmation when shaving i want.