Blades: Remove after every shave?

Always remove the blade, dry and put in its envelope until next use. I always have four to seven blades at use and change among them every day. I need a notebook to check how many uses they give me. Crazy. Yep.

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Given the fact that I shave my legs and have coarse hair, I always remove the blade because I probably will need a new one. I'm very OCD and always clean my razor after every shave but I have to admit, if I'm just going to shave my underarms, I will remove the blade, rinse it and either gently pat the blade or use 91% rubbing alcohol on it for a safe clean. then I will put the blade back in my dry razor.

I usually rinse the razor and dip it in alcohol (helps in drying) and let it dry. I know it might be ridiculous, but when it comes to stuff like blades that might nick you/draw blood, the less you handle it the better. Also, wiping the razor with a towel isn't the best option (germ wise) IMHO. But that's just me.

kwsher, for your poll, I thought you might find this interesting.  Treet Dura Sharps are listed as carbon steel, not stainless.  Indeed, from time to time I have noticed some complaining that the blade can rust, especially if left in the razor.  I am one who cleans and dries his razor and blade after each use and, therefore, have never had the rust problem.  I can, and do, use the Treets for multiple shaves and just started using one for the upcoming week.  Imagine my surprise when I looked at what was written on the back of the box:


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While I certainly think the best idea is to fully disassemble and dry your razor between shaves, I am lazy. Instead, I simply loosen the head just enough to allow a gap between the blade and razor. I also advise my customers to do that same. This allows air to circulate enough to dry the blade. I have yet to have any rust with this method and it is much less of a hassle than completely removing the blades.

kwsher, for your poll, I thought you might find this interesting.  Treet Dura Sharps are listed as carbon steel, not stainless.  Indeed, from time to time I have noticed some complaining that the blade can rust, especially if left in the razor.  I am one who cleans and dries his razor and blade after each use and, therefore, have never had the rust problem.  I can, and do, use the Treets for multiple shaves and just started using one for the upcoming week.  Imagine my surprise when I looked at what was written on the back of the box:

That is really interesting Freddy and thanks for sharing the images. I have only rarely used carbon blades but those, when I did, I did remove to avoid any rust issues.

Blackland Razors I have not done that but do know those that do and saw that in your recommendations when I opened the Blackbird. May have to compromise and add that middle ground to my routine as it makes a lot of sense.

Dismantle the Razor and remove the blade, dry all parts and blade with a bath towel, put back together and keep in the bathroom or put the razor back in the den without the blade and transfer a new razor to the bathroom with the blade loaded.

I am actually very surprised that 73% of us let it ride. I did think it likely that more removed the blade after each shave.

I am actually very surprised that 73% of us let it ride. I did think it likely that more removed the blade after each shave.

Honestly, Kevin, I thought this is the way it would probably go. One reason I thought so is that I am retired and have the time to go through a daily razor and blade clean; not all of our members do.

Removing the blade is an extra step I'd rather avoid. I'd have to find a safe place to put it etc. Having it sit in wet isn't the bet either, it will start micropitting. I'll open the top up a bit and shake it dry and leave the top a little open till I use it next time. A $0.17 blade isn't worth much more effort than that.

I use to pat it dry on a towel or strop it dry, but I'll save the drying ritual for my straight razors.