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11-27-2007 | 09:17 AM
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I supppose hot water would be more conducive to immediate oxidation. It might also cause some expansion warping. The problem is that when you rinse the blade between strokes, the hot water softens the shaving cream and helps it to wash away. Cold water would have the opposite effect...the shaving cream (and shaved hairs) would stick and maybe clog up the blade. I guess I'll try cold today and see what happens.
Rick's Verdict: Myth Confirmed
11-27-2007 | 11:14 AM
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Alllllright, Rick! I've been trying to tell the new members that if they stick with us, they'll go far. Where else can you get information about airline hiring, nuances of the FedEx LOA, and the latest Mesa rumors, and now about razor blades? 
Did you do a Double Blind study?
Did you do a Double Blind study?
11-27-2007 | 06:18 PM
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I've used the same 4 pack of razors for almost a year now. The reason being is that razors need to be super sharp. Adding anti-corrosives to the metal being used would cause the razors to be weaker and thus less sharp. Manufacturers have decided to go with no anti-corrosives all together. Hair does not make a blade dull. When the blade gets wet, then is left to dry, it oxidizes and the next time you shave it chips very slightly at the edges making them dull. You can use hot water all you want just make sure you blow dry the blades completely dry when finished.
There's no myth about any of this it's fact. I was told all this a couple years ago by a metallurgist and decided to give it a shot. Now I only get new razors because sooner or later I lose them.
There's no myth about any of this it's fact. I was told all this a couple years ago by a metallurgist and decided to give it a shot. Now I only get new razors because sooner or later I lose them.
11-28-2007 | 12:28 PM
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From: FOD
I've used the same 4 pack of razors for almost a year now. The reason being is that razors need to be super sharp. Adding anti-corrosives to the metal being used would cause the razors to be weaker and thus less sharp. Manufacturers have decided to go with no anti-corrosives all together. Hair does not make a blade dull. When the blade gets wet, then is left to dry, it oxidizes and the next time you shave it chips very slightly at the edges making them dull. You can use hot water all you want just make sure you blow dry the blades completely dry when finished.
There's no myth about any of this it's fact. I was told all this a couple years ago by a metallurgist and decided to give it a shot. Now I only get new razors because sooner or later I lose them.
There's no myth about any of this it's fact. I was told all this a couple years ago by a metallurgist and decided to give it a shot. Now I only get new razors because sooner or later I lose them.
11-28-2007 | 05:43 PM
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There isn't time for the oxidation process I guess. I just know the guy said to dab it on a towel then blow dry it. Doesn't really take any extra effort and I've been doing that for awhile and had great results.
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