Water Use

[boomer56]

Hello all!

So I've noticed that as I've made the transition to proper shaving, I'm using substantially more water than I did with cartridges.

I have a DB scuttle, (most days a) Merkur HD, and a not remarkable brush which I soak for around 3 minutes before shaving. The shaving process has moved from around 2 minutes to 8 or 10, during which I keep the faucet running to rinse things off, which is clearly an increase. I've tried the obvious solution of just filling the sink, but it just doesn't seem to wash the razor off as well...

I don't want to sacrifice the quality of the shave, but if you have any ideas on how to reduce the amount of water this takes, I'm interested. At least, I'd like to be thinking about it.

Thanks for your ideas!

Best,

Boomer

 

[JPM]

Why don't you shut off the faucet and only turn it on to rinse when you need it? I find it only takes a moment to rinse the blade off.

 

[John Kreiner]

I've tried the obvious solution of just filling the sink, but it just doesn't seem to wash the razor off as well...

I fill hot water from the tap in the sink, but just enough to cover the razor in the sink (to warm the blade).

As I normally take three passes for a shave, I change the water for each pass and each time just enough to cover the razor (3-4 centimeters). IMO it is exactly what I need to keep my razor clean during the shave.

And finally I rinse the gear after the use in fresh hot water. It works fine to me - and saves a lot of water.

 

[bob.e]

By shutting off the tap you also create quiet . . . better to hear the blade while shaving, which will help insure better shaves

 

[Luc]

I usually fill the sink and don't have any problems rinsing the blade (DE or straight). I could use a towel with my straight and it would work...

 

[insomniac]

Why do you change the water between each pass? I use the same water for all the passes, never had a problem.

 

[gjtfreak]

Filling the sink with water works fine for me... I just fill the sink with a few inches of hot water and swish the razor around in it after a couple strokes. The razor emerges nice and clean and ready to continue.

 

[baba]

I love "shaving by ear".

As much as I love running water when I shave, I love hearing the blade cut my beard even more, I actually think it helps my technique.

I fill the sink just enough and then I turn on the faucet on just enough to rinse my razor occasionally.

 

[John Kreiner]

Why do you change the water between each pass? I use the same water for all the passes, never had a problem.

I change the water between the passes to get rid of the stubbles and other impurities from one pass to the next, by having as clean water as possible for the most of the time.

 

[82R100]

My belief is that the razor doesn't have to be rinsed off to be pristine; you just want to keep it from clogging or dropping lather on you while you shave. I think you're overthinking the business of cleaning the razor. I just fill the sink halfway and swish the razor in that.

- Chris

 

[Dpflaum]

My belief is that the razor doesn't have to be rinsed off to be pristine; you just want to keep it from clogging or dropping lather on you while you shave. I think you're overthinking the business of cleaning the razor. I just fill the sink halfway and swish the razor in that.

- Chris

Exactly. Unless you are using a straight. Then just wipe it with a towel between passes.

 

[mattbikes1]

my belief is that the razor doesn't have to be rinsed off to be pristine; you just want to keep it from clogging or dropping lather on you while you shave. I think you're overthinking the business of cleaning the razor. I just fill the sink halfway and swish the razor in that.

- chris

+1

 

[xivex]

i love "shaving by ear".

As much as i love running water when i shave, i love hearing the blade cut my beard even more, i actually think it helps my technique.

I fill the sink just enough and then i turn on the faucet on just enough to rinse my razor occasionally.

+1

 

[taffy]

A quick swish in the sink does me, its greart being a green shaver

 

[WhoRu]

I have had the lowest water bills ever since I started wet shaving.

I put just enough water in the sink to submerge the razor head.