Wax on new blades

[wbw0126]

The wax packaging dots are annoying...Do you wipe them off or what?

I've been putting the blades into the razor wax-up, and the butterfly doors get stuck, and open with difficulty often. I just feel weird putting the wax side down because I don't want that to affect the shave because that's where the contact occurs.

 

[SJBFIRE]

I would think the glue/wax application is differs for each manufacturer. I use Astra's everyday and they have a speck of glue on each corner of the blade to keep them in the paper. I read a lot of people on here that have issues with the Astra's just for that reason. My solution is to simply make one or two swipes at the glue with my thumb prior to inserting into the razor. I used to use the actual paper wraper to do this but found it easier to just use my thumb. It get's a good amount of the glue off the blade and I have had no real issues with my shaves or razors (TTO's). Hope this helps.

 

[BEAR DEN]

I use Astra's also...yep there is the glue...but it hasn't effected the razor or shave one bit in my case. I just leave it alone...if I cut myself while trying to wipe the spot off...now that woulds upset me.

 

[Dharion]

Never had that problem with my DE blades. And because of that I would honestly think twice abut buying blades which come with too much glue.

 

[SRock]

I've used all kinds of blades, certainly all of the most common types and many of the more obscure/rare.

Some have the glue, some do not. I don't have a problem with it and don't do anything about it. If I'm using a TTO I tend to put them glue down (so they don't stick to the doors) and if I'm using a two or three piece razor I don't worry about it at all. I've never noticed/had any problem with blades due to the glue spots.

 

[T Rick]

I rinse/wash/wipe it off.

 

[Oldguy]

I just avoid buying blades with wax/glue on them. Except for being a great blade that's one of the reasons I stay with the red pack Personnas.

Len

 

[Mer]

Hi wbw0126,

I don't do anything special with them. I figure that once the razor is dipped in some hot/warm water the wax will soften up enough to get out of the way if it needs too. It's also a good reminder and incentive to clean my razor more often to remove any residue that's left.

Eric

 

[texbilly]

I don't worry about it. And sticking to the doors? Must be a lot of glue!

 

[mmack66]

I don't worry about it. And sticking to the doors? Must be a lot of glue!

It is!

 

[SpyvSpy]

Just wipe it off witha wash cloth just make sure not to get any on the blades edge.

 

[ph33nyx]

i've seen this on some of the gillette blades i've got. i just use a little of my wife's fingernail polish remover with a cotton ball... works great!

 

[aquilla]

wax on-wax off
i just scrape it off with the rapper if its excessive.

 

[wbw0126]

Alright, thanks for the input. I'll try carefully taking it off with the wrapper or putting glue side down on the TTOs. It's not a big deal, but just something annoying that I've noticed with many of the blades I try.

 

[JECIII]

How much glue is on the ones that stick to the doors? Pictures?

 

[wbw0126]

Well lately I've been using Iridium Super and Polisilver blades...The seem to have lots of wax

Here's a pic of my 195. Your can see the doors aren't opening easily...

How much glue is on the ones that stick to the doors? Pictures?

 

[Rufust445]

The wax spots as shown in the 195 photos are a trademark of blades made in the Petersburg Products plant in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Sometimes, as in the photo, they're big enough to encroach on the edge area of the blade.

I have some Polsilvers, Super Iridiums, and a small stash of 7o'clock yellows, but won't be buying any more. Spots that big are a deal breaker for me.

 

[Lucky11453]

I use an old razor blade to take off the wax. It comes right off when you do it this way. Just don't cut yourself when handling the blades.

 

[AsylumGuido]

After inserting the blade (wax side up) in your razor, close your TTO (or tighten down cap) just enough to hold the blade in place and run the head under very hot tap water for a few seconds. This will remove the wax, or glue, without touching the blade surface. Tighten down and have at it.

 

[Lucky11453]

I have try that and it will not come off with hot water. I even tried alcohol, this stuff is hard to get rid of. I have it on some of my Gillette 7'0 clock blades, some blades are worst than others. Like I said the best way to get rid of it is with another razor blade. It take less than 10 seconds to take it off, give it a try.