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Extending Razor Blade Life (Redux)

April 20th, 2010 · Comments Off · Blades

Lifehacker has a post about how to extend razor blade life by soaking your gear in mineral oil between uses. I’m sure this works, because anything you can do to eliminate water from the blade will keep it from oxidizing. Those tiny rust spots can wreak havoc on your blade’s edge. I’ve also previously posted [...]

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Iowan Invents Blade Life Extender Product

September 25th, 2009 · Comments Off · Blades, Razors

Ron Christensen, from Iowa, has invented a product called ‘Revolt’ that he claims extends the life of razor blades. The gent found through his research that water rusts blades – figure out how to remove the water, and presto! Blade life is extended. You shave with the lube, then store your razor in the extender. [...]

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Recession Beard

June 19th, 2009 · Comments Off · Blades, Razors

Columnist Jeff Jardine of the Modesto Bee is considering giving up shaving rather than pay Gillette prices for blade cartridges. Maybe there’s another way, Jeff…

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