Does it matter how you put your blade in?

**VCUjeff29** · 06-02-2012, 06:59 PM

Hello Gents,

Question, Does it matter which way your blade goes into your safety razor? I remove my blade after each shave, is it important to place it back into the razor the way I had it in the previous shave?

**NexlevMM** · 06-02-2012, 07:01 PM

I dont believe so. I just throw mine in any which way. Unless you have awful OCD then it shouldnt matter.

**BigFoot** · 06-02-2012, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by VCUjeff29

Hello Gents,

Question, Does it matter which way your blade goes into your safety razor? I remove my blade after each shave, is it important to place it back into the razor the way I had it in the previous shave?

It does not make a bit of difference. You can stick it back in any way you please. If you happen to use blades that are numbered, that does not mean anything either.

**cb91710** · 06-02-2012, 07:44 PM

LOL!

Thread of the day.

Tomorrow's thread of the day: Do those numbers indicate how many shaves I should get from each edge?

**smalltank** · 06-02-2012, 07:46 PM

Just don't put the blade in sideways

**breadstick** · 06-02-2012, 07:50 PM

Actually, sometimes it does matter which way you put your blade in. If you're using a TTO (twist-to-open) razor and a blade with the glue dots, you want to put the glue spots down. It won't hurt anything if you don't, but it can be a little tougher to open the razor head if the glue sticks to the doors.

**FL shaver** · 06-02-2012, 09:06 PM

On that note, I think the glue spots on my Astras affect the blade if they are up in my HD or EJ DE89L. It seems to put a wave in the edge. I haven't bothered to try to rinse them away with hot water or wipe them off; I just load the blade dots down.

**rickboone1** · 06-02-2012, 09:08 PM

Edge out.

**mystkm** · 06-02-2012, 09:16 PM

Never given that a thought. I just put them in and they don't get removed until I need a new blade.

**Go West Young Man** · 06-02-2012, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by smalltank

Just don't put the blade in sideways

Or inside-out!

**Mad Man** · 06-03-2012, 12:45 AM

And don't hold it from the cutting edge as we saw a poster (with pics as evidence!!!) do recently...

Did have a hint of troll about it though.

**Mischka** · 06-03-2012, 01:02 AM

Originally Posted by VCUjeff29

Hello Gents,

Question, Does it matter which way your blade goes into your safety razor? I remove my blade after each shave, is it important to place it back into the razor the way I had it in the previous shave?

I just have to ask - why are you removing the blade after each shave? Other than to exponentially increase the chances of being injured, I don't see any need to do it.

**turtle** · 06-03-2012, 03:59 AM

It is good that you remove the blade after each shave, this is what I have always done and it helps keep your razor in tip top condition. If you dry the blade after removing it do not rub the blade. Drop it on a towel, fold a corner over and pat it dry as most blades are coated and wiping them will remove this thin applied coating. I dry my razor and store it open (for my TTOs) or disassembled for my 2 and 3 piece so that they dry completely before I put them away and break out a different razor. Since I use a different razor each day I store my used blades separate from the razor.

As others have said. It does not matter which way you put it back in. There is no "this side up" for DE razor blades.

**HoosierTrooper** · 06-03-2012, 04:06 AM

Originally Posted by Mischka

I just have to ask - why are you removing the blade after each shave? Other than to exponentially increase the chances of being injured, I don't see any need to do it.

I never use the same razor two days in a row so I remove the blade after every shave, dry it and place in a small plastic container until next use. Carbon steel blades will rust very quickly if left in a wet razor so they have to be removed and dried.

**linty1** · 06-03-2012, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by HoosierTrooper

I never use the same razor two days in a row so I remove the blade after every shave, dry it and place in a small plastic container until next use. Carbon steel blades will rust very quickly if left in a wet razor so they have to be removed and dried.

Thats pretty interesting, may I ask what the benefit of that is? (sorry if that sounded sarcastic, not supposed to be!) Just to change this up? I would think that would irritate my skin..

**lt114** · 06-03-2012, 07:41 AM

The only razor that you should give any thought to how the blade is placed back into the razor with is the slant.
The blade should be realigned prior to using again.

**pipskicks** · 06-03-2012, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by Go West Young Man

Or inside-out!

This will use your whole styptic pen in one use!

**HoosierTrooper** · 06-03-2012, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by linty1

Thats pretty interesting, may I ask what the benefit of that is? (sorry if that sounded sarcastic, not supposed to be!) Just to change this up? I would think that would irritate my skin..

I'm not sure what you're asking the benefit of, and what would irritate your skin?

**M80** · 06-03-2012, 08:29 AM

Licking the blade before you load it in the razor makes it glide better.

**Go West Young Man** · 06-03-2012, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by linty1

Thats pretty interesting, may I ask what the benefit of that is? (sorry if that sounded sarcastic, not supposed to be!) Just to change this up? I would think that would irritate my skin..

There's no benefit, he just enjoys the variety.