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Hey folks,

How do you clean the shave soap scum off of your razor?

It can be quite tricky, especially in knurling.

I've tried using an old toothbrush with vinegar, but this isn't very effective. I've wondered if Isopropyl would work, or if it's too harsh.

Cheers

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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Seconding toothbrush+dish soap.

But you shouldn't need to do this every shave - if your lather is good, you should be able to rinse it with water, and it should be gone. Otherwise, your lather is too dry.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Even good wet lather leaves soap scum, though, especially if you have hard water.