What to do with 3-piece razors whe drying

[dbconlin]

I think the general consensus is that most people leave the blade in the razor between shaves until the blade has expired. With my TTO razors, after the final shave with each blade, I simply leave the doors open and place it into my razor stand to air dry. However, with 3-piece razors I have been dissasembling the pieces and placing them on the shelf, which is much less convenient. Plus the handle tends to roll around.

What do you do with your 3-piece razors to dry between blades or prior to storage? Is there a better way?

 

[DFrancis]

After I take a blade out of mine I rinse out any cream residue and pat it dry with a towel before putting it back together, it takes almost no time and is more convenient that letting all 3 pieces air dry separately.

 

[PigKnappster]

Just like you do, after my blade expires I rinse the razor really well, give it a good rub down and then place all three parts on a soft cloth. The cloth has helped keep the handle from rolling around.

 

[tob1303]

I have trouble with irritation, bumps and ingrowns - so I take the blade out, dip or spray it with some alcohol, let it sit, rinse and then just put it back in the razor and let it sit - do this with my three pieces too.

 

[badger123]

I realize that this thread is almost 4 years old, but this is something that I have been wondering about, as well.

After every shave, I take my 3-piece razor apart, clean each piece (including the razor blade) by hand with liquid hand soap, and then put each piece on a tray to air dry. I do like the soft towel idea, but was looking for a (not very expensive, but nice-looking) stand or case that would allow me to store the individual pieces separately while they dried. Does anyone know of one?

ETA: I almost pulled the trigger on a razor and brush stand when I realized that I don't store my 3-piece razor assembled.

 

[Topgumby]

I rinse and fuggitabodit.

I think you'll get more wear and tear on razor and blade from frequent field stripping and cleaning than from letting it air dry assembled...not to mention the risks involved in handling soapy DE blades.

To each his own, however.

 

[engblom]

I am usually releasing the tension by unscrewing the handle partly. Like that it dries faster.

 

[graysonhenryrussell]

Spray them with 91% alcohol & forget about them.

 

[Bebe]

I rinse and fuggitabodit.

there you go..

 

[PGrevie]

I take the blade out of mine after every use. I pat the blade dry and wrap it back in the wax paper. I dry the razor and reassemble it loosely. I'm overly cautious though because I have extremely hard water and don't want build-up issues.

 

[razorhead63]

I remove the blades too between shaves... to keep them dry. The razors I only clean when junk is really getting noticeable on them. Other than that, I do nothing to them.......

 

[santamariasteve]

I do not disassemble or loosen the razor.

Instead, I rinse the razor and the blade under running water, and then thoroughly shake off the excess water. I blot the razor (but not the blade) with a towel. Then with my mouth I blow on each edge of the blade, lengthwise, similar to blowing out a candle on a birthday cake. The result is a razor and a blade that is 95% dry.

It's not as complicated or as time consuming as it may sound.

 

[daedpa]

I disassemble and rinse everything off then towel dry the razor and wipe the blade on the edge of the towel.

 

[malocchio]

After I take a blade out of mine I rinse out any cream residue and pat it dry with a towel before putting it back together, it takes almost no time and is more convenient that letting all 3 pieces air dry separately.

Same for me.A good rinse,then pat dry with toilette paper,reassemble and you're set for next time.Blade gets patted down,not wiped !I have been using this method since 1963,and never had a carbon blade rust on me...

 

[cubancigar2000]

I take apart and scrub it clean under hot water with a soft brush. I rinse of the blade and lay it on a piece of toilet paper, fold the paper over it and pat it dry. I take another piece of toilet paper and dry the razor parts thoroughly, then oil the blade with ballistol and reassemble with blade in razor