Safety razor maintenance
Even though I use nice safety razor and other shaving kit, doesn’t mean I don’t neglect it from time to time. If you leave a blade in a safety razor in a humid environment. Like a hot bathroom for a long period of time, that razor blade will rust. People try to get around this by using stainless razor blades. This will only stop the blade corroding through and essentially disintegrating. With an enclosed razor head it will create some oxidation leading to a rusty film inside the head. I certainly find this on my Fatip razor which is zinc. Chrome safety razors have less of this process it seems, but still you will get it. I put this down too the general disposable nature of razor blades therefore being a less quality metal than certainly the safety razors we sell at Edward’s.
I get upset at myself when I let a razor fall into disrepair. Finding myself furiously rubbing off any rust inside the head. Trying to remove any marks. If you are at this stage though, I would recommend using newspaper and fairy liquid, as paper is slightly abrasive. Fairy liquid is lightly alkaline which should shift most stains. If you have a more intricately made razor, use a pipe cleaner and salt. It’s good to condition your razor as you will find grime and limescale in it, also you will find bits of yourself. Generally shaving happens in haste and if you were to clean a razor in the morning also you will certainly miss the 755. So take a bit of time on a Sunday to do this process.
Safety razor maintenance
Generally for Safety razor maintenance. I leave my razor slightly opened, that’s right unscrewed. I rinse it loosened to clean it well and then leave it to dry like that. Only tightening it when I shave. This method seems to massively reduce any build up of grime and also stops this film of rust on the blade. Also not leaving a old blade in the razor is another way around any corrosion.
Clean your kit guys, remember the reason why you purchased high end shaving gear. It is now your duty to maintain it and keep it in a good condition. Otherwise go back to the Bic’s me old fruit.