Everytime after I shave, I fully disassemble my 3 piece DE Razor and use one of my own used toothbrushes with dish detergent on it and clean and rinse and I use a paper handkerchief to dry the razor and for the DE Blade, I rinse it under water and I touch the edges of the blade but in a outwards position on the blade and when I dry the blade, I use the paper handkerchief and I first damp it and then go along the edges of the blade.
I wouldn’t use the Q-tip in the hole of the razor handle because it might separate and get stuck in there. Instead I use a can of compressed air and it blows the water out.
Air is good too! For the q-tip, you have to thread it in and out. Jamming it in without twisting will definitely cause it to separate. Threading keeps it whole.
I personally wipe down the outside of the razor and then take a deep breath and blow the water out from the razor head. This gets 90%+ of the water out. I've found it to be very effective.
Shane I live in a hard water area and limescale builds up very quickly. Any ideas as to how to deal with that? Regarding the comment here where one fella mentioned using a toothbrush? Wouldn't that scratch the razor?
@@robertmacmoneagle6917 You can use a vinegar bath to help with limescale. Toothbrush can work depending on the softness of the bristles and on the finish you're trying to clean. I wouldn't recommend it on a polished finish.
@@blacklandrazors I did wonder as regards the toothbrush. I'm thinking of maybe using interdental brushes to clean the lather channels on my 6S plates. I guess I'll just have to accept scratches as the limescale will just keep building.
Awww I tought there's the announcement of the upcoming razor, but it's just a how to vid. Anyway...was quite helpfull for newbies but hopefully we will get some hints about the main project in the next one. Cheers guys
Don't worry. Those vids are cooking, too! We're working on increasing our video output to 1-2/wk. That will be a mix of content like this as well as new product stuff. :)
@@blacklandrazors Everytime after I shave, I fully disassemble my 3 piece DE Razor and use one of my own used toothbrushes with dish detergent on it and clean and rinse and I use a paper handkerchief to dry the razor and for the DE Blade, I rinse it under water and I touch the edges of the blade but in a outwards position on the blade and when I dry the blade, I use the paper handkerchief and I first damp it and then go along the edges of the blade.
Yes! But there is an extra layer of care around the development of patina (oxidation). It really depends how you want to handle patina and how much you like it.
Interesting! I hadn't heard of that one. It certainly wouldn't hurt so I don't see a problem with that. It's not clear exactly why it would help, but it sounds like it's working for you and there's no harm done.
It's not a great idea. Chrome is tough, but toothpaste is an abrasive. So you could see some fine scratches and swirls in your chrome after scrubbing with toothpaste. It's probably not going to damage the chrome too badly, but you're almost always better off with a non-abrasive cleaner.
If only we could took care of ourselves as well as we take care of these tools...
Just bought my first Safety Razor. Thanks for the advice!
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Everytime after I shave, I fully disassemble my 3 piece DE Razor and use one of my own used toothbrushes with dish detergent on it and clean and rinse and I use a paper handkerchief to dry the razor and for the DE Blade, I rinse it under water and I touch the edges of the blade but in a outwards position on the blade and when I dry the blade, I use the paper handkerchief and I first damp it and then go along the edges of the blade.
Thanks, good cleaning tips.👍🤠
I wouldn’t use the Q-tip in the hole of the razor handle because it might separate and get stuck in there. Instead I use a can of compressed air and it blows the water out.
Air is good too! For the q-tip, you have to thread it in and out. Jamming it in without twisting will definitely cause it to separate. Threading keeps it whole.
I recommend using a toothbrush, works wonderfully.
I personally wipe down the outside of the razor and then take a deep breath and blow the water out from the razor head.
This gets 90%+ of the water out. I've found it to be very effective.
Whatever gets the water out! That's really all that matters.
Shane I live in a hard water area and limescale builds up very quickly. Any ideas as to how to deal with that? Regarding the comment here where one fella mentioned using a toothbrush? Wouldn't that scratch the razor?
@@robertmacmoneagle6917 You can use a vinegar bath to help with limescale. Toothbrush can work depending on the softness of the bristles and on the finish you're trying to clean. I wouldn't recommend it on a polished finish.
@@blacklandrazors I did wonder as regards the toothbrush. I'm thinking of maybe using interdental brushes to clean the lather channels on my 6S plates. I guess I'll just have to accept scratches as the limescale will just keep building.
Awww I tought there's the announcement of the upcoming razor, but it's just a how to vid. Anyway...was quite helpfull for newbies but hopefully we will get some hints about the main project in the next one. Cheers guys
Don't worry. Those vids are cooking, too! We're working on increasing our video output to 1-2/wk. That will be a mix of content like this as well as new product stuff. :)
@@blacklandrazors Everytime after I shave, I fully disassemble my 3 piece DE Razor and use one of my own used toothbrushes with dish detergent on it and clean and rinse and I use a paper handkerchief to dry the razor and for the DE Blade, I rinse it under water and I touch the edges of the blade but in a outwards position on the blade and when I dry the blade, I use the paper handkerchief and I first damp it and then go along the edges of the blade.
my de89 has a tinny bit of rust under the head where all the hair and soap "drain" while shaving
Does this apply to brass safety razors?
Yes! But there is an extra layer of care around the development of patina (oxidation). It really depends how you want to handle patina and how much you like it.
After cleaning I put a drop of coconut oil on each edge of the blade. keeps oxidation off the edge and makes the blade last WAY LONGER. Respond?
Interesting! I hadn't heard of that one. It certainly wouldn't hurt so I don't see a problem with that. It's not clear exactly why it would help, but it sounds like it's working for you and there's no harm done.
@@blacklandrazors Edge isn't exposed to air.
Can you use toothpaste on a chrome plated razor?
It's not a great idea. Chrome is tough, but toothpaste is an abrasive. So you could see some fine scratches and swirls in your chrome after scrubbing with toothpaste. It's probably not going to damage the chrome too badly, but you're almost always better off with a non-abrasive cleaner.
Do it with a razor where the head doesn't come off stop doing the easy s***
We don’t produce any razors like that, but the same process applies.