03-05-2012, 07:26 PM
I believe it's actually wax. I was concerned when I first encountered it but I just ignore it now. I loosen the razor then rinse the razor and blade in very hot water after every shave, by the time I change the blade the wax is gone and any that remains on the razor comes off easily. I don't even give it a second thought anymore. In trying to remove it prior to use, you could damage the blade's edge and that would be a real problem.
03-06-2012, 04:10 PM
(03-06-2012, 03:34 PM)slantman Wrote: The worst offenders of clue or wax on a blade are the Feathers. But I ignore it and just go about my business.
Sorry Jerry, but I think the worst are the Iridium and Polsilver. None the less, whenever I switch blades I simply wipe the razor down; no big deal. It comes right off.
I'll take the sharper edges any day.
03-07-2012, 09:52 PM
I actually like the little wax dots on a three piece razor. I put the dots toward the top cap. The clean underside rinses nicely. With my MergressXL it allows me to nudge the blade to perfect alignment, tighten all the way down, and forget about as I dial the adjustment back open for WTG and XTG passes. I don't know, I might miss the wax if it weren't there.
11-16-2014, 08:33 AM
I use Astra SP blades and they do use more wax than some other blades. I have, in the past, carefully removed the wax and fussed a bit, but now I ignore it. They are the best blades for me and, if I must, I will put up with the dots. I too rinse the dis-assembled razor head and blade in hot tap water after my shave, and it seems to take care of any residue left behind. I suppose that, if you let it build up over time, the wax could become problematic. That hasn't happened for me and I will simply go on blissfully ignoring the wax.

11-16-2014, 10:08 AM
I just ignore it. As i clean the razor after each use, and use a 3 piece, the wax doesn't accumulate in the razor. But i can see how it can be annoying for some, as we some times don't have the time to clean the razor thoroughly.
At least for me, cleaning the wax with lighter fluid or acetone is something that should be avoided, if you have to clean it use the old blade to scrape the wax off, and don't bother with the traces left in the blade.
At least for me, cleaning the wax with lighter fluid or acetone is something that should be avoided, if you have to clean it use the old blade to scrape the wax off, and don't bother with the traces left in the blade.
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