Are vintage razors safe

[Irishpride1986]

Hi new to the b&b just wanted to know if after all the cleaning
Are vinage razors really safe to use

[Price]

I think it's safe to say that pretty much everyone who frequents this site thinks that they are.


(Welcome, by the way. Browse around some, and you'll see some outstanding vintage razors that guys shave with every day.)

[GreekGuy]

Hi new to the b&b just wanted to know if after all the cleaning
Are vinage razors really safe to use

Yes. The majority of members here routinely use them with zero issues whatsoever

[kmev]

Most pathogens die quickly outside the body. A proper cleaning and disinfection and they're safe.

[Luc]

I'm still alive and well(look at my picture)!

With proper cleaning (as mentioned above), it won't be an issue.

[Irishpride1986]

Im just a bit worried about it cause
I have a lot of people tellin me not to get any cause they might not be safe
Evean after all the cleanin

[huntingdan]

All of mine are vintage except for one, never had a problem after cleaning them up and disinfecting them.

[Osborn Cox]

Do you use the silverware at a restarant when you dine out?

[turtle]

Welcome to B&B,

Stop into a beauty supply or barber supply house and pick up a bottle of barbicide or marvycide. These are both disinfectants that have been used for years to disinfect blades, razors, scissors, and all kinds of tools used in the industry.

10 minute soak in a 32 to 1 solution will kill everything from HIV/HEP-B down.

[mistervee123]

+1 on the Barbicide... and please note, that on the bottle it also says: Anti-Rust Formula. It's gentle on vintage plating, but tuff on germs and viruses.

[the_edski]

+1 to turtle's advice. Or you can use scrubbing bubbles, or rubbing alcohol, or good ol' fashioned hot water and dish soap if you don't feel comfortable with Barbicide. Just whatever you do, don't use bleach!

[parihart]

I use two Gillette razors one from 1960 and another from 1970. I've been using them regularly since 1996- no problems, no negative health effects.

[Irishpride1986]

Lol after readin all the posts I think its safe thanks

[Irishpride1986]

Lol after readin all the posts I think its safe thanks<br>

[LouBarraza]

Yeah,its safe.I gave my vintage DE razors a quick soak in alcohol and no problems at all.

[rickboone1]

Welcome to B&B,

Stop into a beauty supply or barber supply house and pick up a bottle of barbicide or marvycide. These are both disinfectants that have been used for years to disinfect blades, razors, scissors, and all kinds of tools used in the industry.

10 minute soak in a 32 to 1 solution will kill everything from HIV/HEP-B down.

Holy crap, you're supposed to dilute that stuff?

Well, if you find a vintage razor in the wild, it likely hasn't been used in years. So, anything that might have hopped on it is long gone. Also, you'll put a new blade in it anyway, (if talking DE). Or, if you're talking straights, you'll hone a new edge/ fresh metal anyway. So.... Hakuna Matata... (it means no worries)....or so Lion King says

[Rjack]

everyone who uses old razors eventually dies. This is a fact.

[taco8slo]

I'm still alive and well(look at my picture)!

With proper cleaning (as mentioned above), it won't be an issue.

Thanks for the good laugh : )

[sylynce]

I think that it is wise to be aware of the concern for disinfection if you are looking to purchase any used product that is likely to have the capability to penetrate your sin (the body's first line of defense).

Having said that, any barbershop using a straight blade doesn't toss them out after each client- they get cleaned, sharpened, and reused. Same for you- sterilize and disinfect any used product, get a new blade, and it is likely cleaner than a brand new razor that has been handled by god-knows how many people. Once sterilized, by definition, it is safe for use.

yes- I have worked in many, many laboratories (including a CDC)

Jeff

[turtle]

I even put NEW razors through a 10 bath in barbicide. What's 10 minutes? The time it takes to soak your brush, set up, wash your face, and decide what soap to use?