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3 Easy Ways To Maximize The Life Of Your Razor

By Stephen J. Praetorius for GQ.

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There's nothing quite like the feeling of shaving with a fresh razor. Gliding ever so easily across your cheeks, obliterating each and every hair in its warpath without even a hint of resistance, a brand-spanking-new blade can't be beat for its ability to keep your jawline as smooth and hair-free as possible. Unfortunately, it doesn't last. With every use, your razor's ability to fend off a face-mane seems to diminish exponentially to the point where, in what feels like the blink of an eye, you're suddenly compelled to replace it. But what if that didn't have to be the case? What if your blades could stay sharp as ever for just a little bit longer, saving you frustration (and a decent chunk of money) in the long run? Here, some handy care instructions to help with just that.

Prep Your Face

For obvious reasons, one of the main factors determining the lifespan of your blades is the quality of the hair with which they regularly come in contact. Should those follicles not be properly softened--via warm shower, badger-hair brush, moisturizing shave cream, or, ideally, a combination of the three--then that longevity is going to take a real hit. Make all the right moves when it comes to your preshave ritual, and your razor may actually have a shot at lasting longer than a week.

Read more: Everything You Need to Trim, Pluck, Shave, or Wax Before Hitting the Beach

Keep It Clean

Another thing to bear in mind is how you're treating your tools. More specifically, are you keeping your blades as residue-free as possible both during and after they clear your cheeks of fur? You'd better be if you want your razor to last that much longer, since built-up hair and lather will add unnecessary friction, prematurely dulling the operative surfaces. So clean your blade with warm water after every one or two strokes during your shave. Follow that up with a thorough rinsing when the task's complete. Finally, make sure to towel-dry everything off before going on with your day, because...

Avoid Excess Water

You might think that what you do with your blades has the most effect on how long they last, but in fact that's not the whole truth. You see, even when you're not wielding your razor, these impossibly thin strips of sharp metal may still be taking a beating. The culprit? Moisture. Water in the air has a way of drastically reducing your razor's lifespan without you even noticing, dulling the blades by way of oxidation. For that reason, you should store your tools somewhere out of the reach of shower steam, be it outside of the bathroom or simply in a plastic bag. Another line of defense: blade oil. Naturally water-repellent, the stuff has been proven to maintain razor sharpness. Plus, it's good for your skin.

Can't beat that double whammy.

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