newbie questions:
Does anyone know why DE blade manufacturers tells users "not to wipe blade"?
Does anyone know why DE blade manufacturers tells users "not to wipe blade"?
why packaging says "do not wipe blade"
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1. You'll probably dull the blade if you wipe the edge between shaves.
2. You'll probably cut yourself.
2. You'll probably cut yourself.
I'm always amazed that people want to wipe down DE blades between shaves. I've never heard of anybody wiping down a cartridge.
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thanks.
I had thought maybe there were some special coating on the blades
I had thought maybe there were some special coating on the blades
Mostly because they probably don't want you slicing your fingers open. It'll probably dull the edge too, but I doubt the manufacturers would see that as a problem. 
the thing is, some people say that id you dry your DE blades between shaves, they remain sharper for longer time, basicly giving you a shave or two more,
i think its bolony, but whatcha gonna do ? people will always do stuff to save a cent, so might aswell have a lawyer aproved messege covering you legaly,
"i cut my finger wiping the blade, im going to sue personna for a million bucks, hmm.. look at the blade dumbo..."
i think its bolony, but whatcha gonna do ? people will always do stuff to save a cent, so might aswell have a lawyer aproved messege covering you legaly,
"i cut my finger wiping the blade, im going to sue personna for a million bucks, hmm.. look at the blade dumbo..."
Whew! I was reluctant to click on this thread, as I thought I would be greeted by a mangled finger. But I had to click. One of those things I guess... lol
I thought it was "do not swipe blade"...sort of a shoplifting warning.
I gotta get some new spectacles.
I gotta get some new spectacles.
The same reasons you can't bring fingernail clippers on an airplane, and Blow Dryers have a tag that says "Do Not Use in the Shower".
1. Litigation preventative
2. PR - "Don't blame us, look! we're trying!"
1. Litigation preventative
2. PR - "Don't blame us, look! we're trying!"
It's fine. I dry them all the time.
What's the first thing you do with a straight when you're done shaving with it?
Some carbon-steel SE blades will rust before your eyes if you don't dry them after use.
For a DE, wipe the blade the direct opposite of the way you shave - not lengthwise, which would slice about 1/8" off your finger - depending on blade gap, plus, cutting through your towel and finger would probably dull the blade.
Naturally, you would have to do this one side at a time, just like you can only shave with one side at a time.
Or, you could remove it each time and pat it dry flat.
DISCLAIMER: Do not wipe blade.
What's the first thing you do with a straight when you're done shaving with it?
Some carbon-steel SE blades will rust before your eyes if you don't dry them after use.
For a DE, wipe the blade the direct opposite of the way you shave - not lengthwise, which would slice about 1/8" off your finger - depending on blade gap, plus, cutting through your towel and finger would probably dull the blade.
Naturally, you would have to do this one side at a time, just like you can only shave with one side at a time.
Or, you could remove it each time and pat it dry flat.
DISCLAIMER: Do not wipe blade.
I've only been tempted to wipe to get rid of the glue some blades have from packaging. Now I just use an old blade to "shave" it off. Or just leave it on.
There's also hand stropping - essentially wiping the blade and restoring the edge slightly, if you believe the hearsay.
Whew, I'm glad I saw this. I was going to wipe with the blade. This post has probably saved me a trip to the ER, loss of blood, some pain, and some HUGE embarrassment. lol. 
It's so that the makers are covered, if anyone from the shallow end of the gene pool decides to wipe their finger along the edge "to see what happens"
I either take out my blade and wipe it off on a towel (direction away from the edge) to remove any soap scum or hairs, or I wipe the edge with a Q-tip covered in rubbing alcohol
why?
clean the blade
kill bacteria
remove water to prevent rusting
why?
clean the blade
kill bacteria
remove water to prevent rusting
Great username, btw. I remember using those in college and making my own glass blades.
