Cleaning handle thread easily .

[Vittoria]

Hi all,
This is a little trick I use to clean the the internal thread on a three piece razor.
I just take a cotton tip screw it in all the way in and out.
I have never had the tip come of the stem.
You will be surprised by the dirt and scum that comes out if you have never cleaned the handle thread.
You can even use a little detergent and water if its really dirty (example you purchased a vintage razor).
As some of you have some pricey razors it pays to take care of the thread.

Works with Modern and vintage thread sizes.

This is what I buy they are cheap and available at chemist warehouse. (In Australia)
Cheers.

 

[TobyC]

Hi all,
This is a little trick I use to clean the the internal thread on a three piece razor.
I just take a cotton tip screw it in all the way in and out.
I have never had the tip come of the stem.
You will be surprised by the dirt and scum that comes out if you have never cleaned the handle thread.
You can even use a little detergent and water if its really dirty (example you purchased a vintage razor).
As some of you have some pricey razors it pays to take care of the thread.

Works with Modern and vintage thread sizes.

This is what I buy they are cheap and available at chemist warehouse. (In Australia)
Cheers.

That's what I do, sometimes I then put a very small amount of petroleum jelly on a clean one and screw it in and out.

 

[Vittoria]

I used to use petroleum jelly @TobyC
But I found a bit of 3 in 1 oil works better
when I had a look with a pen light torch I noticed overtime. Some of the older handles had a buildup of petroleum jelly stuff at the bottom. Either way, both message work to lubricate the threads.