For Science!

**O.G.** · 07-30-2012, 10:11 AM

Also to add with a straight razor your lather will be a bit wetter than what you would use for a DE. If your getting soap scum on your blade your lather is a bit dry. Add a few drops to your lather. Congrates on the journey. Its worth it especially when people find out that you use one, there like, HUH you use what! Welcome aboard.

**rimmini** · 08-01-2012, 06:41 AM

To prevent build up, I usually rinse my blades in hot water. 9 times out of ten this in enough. But when using a particularly sticky soap, I will pinch the blade between my fingers and carefully draw the blade out. As long as your fingers are ALWAYS going away from the spine you will not cut yourself.

**TnutsShave** · 08-01-2012, 06:51 AM

I cringe everytime I see someone post about wiping the blade in between their fingers, but to each their own. I rinse, carefully, under the tape and then wipe it with a towel. During the shave, I wipe the soap off on a thick we sponge. Works great.

**Doc226** · 08-01-2012, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by TnutsShave

I cringe everytime I see someone post about wiping the blade in between their fingers,

I agree, that could be a nasty cut if you go the wrong way

**Seraphim** · 08-01-2012, 07:38 AM

NOS footwear-

Nasty
Old
Socks

Cartridges get more flack than they deserve.

I recently used a couple of cheapos for head shaving,and since I also was travelling over the weekend I also used them on my face as well. The result? Quick, easy, smooth BBS in record time. The only real drawbacks to carts/disposables is the cost per shave and the lack of any sort of artistry/romance in using them. Use a cart with the same quality soap/prep as you use with your DEs or straights and they work great.

There, I said it.

**Doc226** · 08-01-2012, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by Seraphim

NOS footwear-

Nasty
Old
Socks

Cartridges get more flack than they deserve.

I recently used a couple of cheapos for head shaving,and since I also was travelling over the weekend I also used them on my face as well. The result? Quick, easy, smooth BBS in record time. The only real drawbacks to carts/disposables is the cost per shave and the lack of any sort of artistry/romance in using them. Use a cart with the same quality soap/prep as you use with your DEs or straights and they work great.

There, I said it.

Ban him.

But I agree, I used carts with a good soap and brush and did not have that many problems.