08-20-2020, 07:51 AM
In no particular order:
Mineral oil, in a little container, is something some people keep their shaving razors in, specifically to combat corrosion. I'm told it works well, but I've never bothered.
My DE razor blade of choice, Gillette Silver Blue, loses it's crisp, yet smooth, feel after 6, 7, 8 days of use. Testing with the BESS tester, they actually seem to get SHARPER after this time period, yet they do not shave as well. GSBs are platinum coated (I think). I theorize that the coating is what is wearing away, revealing a "not as smooth" steel edge, which is marginally sharper than the coated edge. It's no problem either way: GSBs cost $0.18 in quantity, so I just throw them away (in a blade safe) after they don't cut as well any more. My razor blade cost per year is $10 or less.
DE shaving isn't for everyone, but I like it a lot. Mike, you might consider it. DE razors (the part that you hold in your hand) are typically metal and not something that your new dog would probably go after. Buy once, cry once.
Brian.
Mineral oil, in a little container, is something some people keep their shaving razors in, specifically to combat corrosion. I'm told it works well, but I've never bothered.
My DE razor blade of choice, Gillette Silver Blue, loses it's crisp, yet smooth, feel after 6, 7, 8 days of use. Testing with the BESS tester, they actually seem to get SHARPER after this time period, yet they do not shave as well. GSBs are platinum coated (I think). I theorize that the coating is what is wearing away, revealing a "not as smooth" steel edge, which is marginally sharper than the coated edge. It's no problem either way: GSBs cost $0.18 in quantity, so I just throw them away (in a blade safe) after they don't cut as well any more. My razor blade cost per year is $10 or less.
DE shaving isn't for everyone, but I like it a lot. Mike, you might consider it. DE razors (the part that you hold in your hand) are typically metal and not something that your new dog would probably go after. Buy once, cry once.
Brian.