How many razors do you go through in a year? Probably a lot. The deadly combination of debris in the blades and moisture causes the razor blades to dull. But here is how to only use one razor per year! This is the secret to making your razor immortal (or close to it).
Get a Good Razor
Remember, you will be using this razor for a year (or maybe even more). I went ahead and splurged on a Mach 3 Turbo, and if I can get it to last for years, it will have more than paid for itself.
Clean Your Razor
After you’re done shaving (I recommend shaving while taking a navy shower), clean out yo’ razor. Use an old toothbrush to scrub out any mess stuck between the blades, then let some water run over it for a second or two. And now, the big secret to turning your razor immortal…
Dry Your Razor
I use a towel to do this, but you can also use a hair dryer. Get it as dry as you can. When you put up your razor, don’t put one of those little plastic caps on it. Those hold moisture in. Put your razor somewhere where it will stay pretty dry until the next time you use it.
That’s all there is to it. I’ve been doing this since New Year’s day, ever since I learned about it through one o’ my co-workers. So far, so good. Hopefully when next year rolls around, I’ll still be using my same razor, thereby saving plastic, metal, and some o’ my money.
Update on the Immortal Razor (May)
Death of the Immortal Razor – not so immortal after all (July)
January 10th, 2008 at 10:19 am
WOW, that looks like one of those knives that comes in a dissecting set!
January 10th, 2008 at 10:20 am
If I used one like that I’d probably dissect my face by mistake :/
January 11th, 2008 at 1:11 am
You’d better be careful then, Joe!
March 6th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
So … any updates on this? Still using the same blade?
Sam England
March 6th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Yeah, two months in, and the blades are staying sharp… I’ll put a more thorough update at the half-year mark (man I hope it makes it that long).
July 2nd, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Welp, here’s the final update:
I ended up using the razor until July 1 (6 months), but eventually it got a wee bit too dull for my tender, sensitive skin.
http://www.ecojoes.com/my-razor-lasted-longer-than-normal-yo/
April 2nd, 2009 at 11:16 pm
you could always just learn how to shave with a straight razor…that's what I did. I hone and strop it and have been using it for over a year.
April 2nd, 2009 at 11:26 pm
My main motivation for learning how to use a straight razor would be so I could use words like "hone" and "strop". How hard is it to learn, might I inquire?
April 2nd, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Good skills with cutlery are always a plus but it differs for everyone since everbody has such a unique face. Here's a great resource for the basics like holding the knife and using it: http://www.google.com/url?sa=U&start=3&q=...
be sure to have something for nicks…nobody is perfect the first few times.
August 17th, 2009 at 4:20 am
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April 7th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
If you don't want all the trouble of drying your blades I suggest the EverBlade. I get 7 months out of my Mach 3 just placing it on the EverBlade stand. It's already paid for itself and then some. http://www.greeneverblade.com
April 8th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Dang, if that really works, it'd be awesome. Imagine how long it could last if you dried it AND used an EverBlade. Can you send me one so I can try it out?