Storing of TTO razor under "pressure"

[gearchow]

I know we're all kind of nitpicking here, but I could see that as not a good option for some folks. "Open", but the possible appearance of being closed. With a sharp blade inside.

Open and loose or closed and tight, that blade is still exposed. I was shaving once and had the razor slip from my hand and - lucky me - I grabbed it in time before it hit the sink. The amount of blood from my finger was pretty impressive.

If you need to worry about sharp objects, then you need to make that razor safer and not just have the appearance of safer. Put it where small hands can't get it.

-jim

[SafetyRazorDave]

If you need to worry about sharp objects, then you need to make that razor safer and not just have the appearance of safer. Put it where small hands can't get it.

-jim

+1 If you're concerned about the safety of the razor and blade itself, it should be stored away regardless if the TTO doors are loose or not. ESPECIALLY true if children are around.

[rtt]

I would think that opening and closing the razor everytime would cause more wear on the threads than just a little static pressure...

[luvmysuper]

Different habits, different folks. I loosen up my TTOs or 3 piece or 2 piece razors a bit, run under hot water and set them down just like that on a cloth. Next shave tighten and go.

Any kind of clamp, and I maintain a razor is a clamp, I always store closed but never with pressure applied. I'm pretty sure razors and the tools I use can all withstand being closed with clamping pressure applied even when not in use, but the "why do that" escapes me.

YMMV

-jim

Gillette's original instructions always said that after shaving you should loosen the doors slightly, then rinse.

I think you get a better rinse with the doors loosened.


I want the blade and the razor to be dry as much as possible, so I don't see a reason to tighten the doors back down again after the rinse, so I store it with the doors slightly loose between shaves.

It just makes sense.

I'm with this crew.

[Kentos]

Ok so I took apart my Fatboy and discovered the pressure you feel when you tighten the doors on an adjustable is the compression of a spring. Without the spring in place there is no "pressure" felt when doors are fully shut. The spring force is held between the tto bay doors and a metal collar held against metal threads. So all in all I would say the only wear point would be the spring and the threads... The threads on my e3 look as good as new, and spring was cruddy yet seemingly ok too. So I'm convinced the answer to my question is........do what makes you feel comfortable and good inside. For myself I feel better loosening the tension on the spring in the hope it lasts forever. Thanks everyone for the feedback.

[Eddieb208]

Since I clean and dry my razor after each use and store it with the blade inside, I make sure to tighten it closed. The rationale is...I may forget to check the tightness before I shave the next time and want to insure it's tight beforehand. Saves risking any unnecessary cuts.