I'm using a cheap, two blade gillette something or other (who remembers the generic-type razors that come 10 in a pack?) and I shave in the shower.
The razor I'm using is about 3 or 4 weeks old and still shaves perfecly.
I have a ledge at the top corner of my shower surround and I put a spray deoderant cap up there about 3/4 full of water.
For shaving soap, I use body wash ... the same stuff I use on my body. Slicker'n snot and very economical.
I shave with the shower on, everything goes down the drain.
When finished, I rinse the blade off and shake out (tap on the shower head ) any residual water that may have stray beard cuttings and place it in that cap with the water in it.
The bain of razors is rust, and rust can't happen if steel never really gets a chance to be in the oxygenated air ... so, my cheap, $5 pack of ten blades lasts me about a year and my shave, though not straight razor smooth ... (nothing but a straight razor shaves that smooth), it is smooth and clean ... and cheap.
I remember Clark Howard saying he actually blow-dries his razor dry.
Interesting tip.
I use a Quattro because the electric razor that can give me a close shave has yet to be invented. I've always tried to make my blades last as long as possible (I usually get 6-8 weeks out of one) but I may have been going about it the wrong way. I've tried to dry my blades every morning but perhaps keeping them wet is a better option. Thanks!