You can extend the life of the blade by stropping it (reverse blade stroke) on a towel. And just use hot water, no creams or brushes. Unless you have a lot of

You can extend the life of the blade by stropping it (reverse blade stroke) on a towel. And just use hot water, no creams or brushes. Unless you have a lot of hair you're trying to shave, in which case clippers can quickly get it down to make shaving easier.