After looking at a number of videos of people using straights I have noticed that they either hold the razor under the tap or wipe on a cloth to get rid of the lather/stubble.
Is there a reason for this as opposed to rinsing it in a basin of water like a DE ?
Also regarding oiling your razor after use - I can understand doing this if you shave irregularly with it but in the case were you are using the same straight almost everyday is it necessary if you dry it properly by stropping afterwards?
At the moment the oiling after and cleaning before isn't an issue as I only use my straight on weekends but looking at using it daily and the oil routine will soon become painful unless it is necessary.
thanks
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Robin
Is there a reason for this as opposed to rinsing it in a basin of water like a DE ?
Also regarding oiling your razor after use - I can understand doing this if you shave irregularly with it but in the case were you are using the same straight almost everyday is it necessary if you dry it properly by stropping afterwards?
At the moment the oiling after and cleaning before isn't an issue as I only use my straight on weekends but looking at using it daily and the oil routine will soon become painful unless it is necessary.
thanks
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Robin