Thread: Rust on my razor (with pics) Also Thank you

Try coating your blade with some mineral oil after using, and maybe find a sealed case to store it in.

Originally Posted by Firefighter2

Try coating your blade with some mineral oil after using, and maybe find a sealed case to store it in.

Silicone razor socks gentlemen, the sure way to fly...

Grooming, Shaving, Skin Care, Lifestyle - MenEssentials

Originally Posted by Phrank

Silicone razor socks gentlemen, the sure way to fly...

Grooming, Shaving, Skin Care, Lifestyle - MenEssentials

I have to agree with this. I use these, and they really are pretty great. If I were going really long term, I would probably tuf glide as well, but for my purposes, they have worked well. I bought a dozen, and will be ordering another dozen soon.

And another method. My bathroom door is never closed all the way (I live alone) because a very vocal half Siamese cat hates closed doors. As a result I have almost nil humidity from a hot shower. When done shaving and rinsing blade without getting water in the pivot area I have a medium size jar from olives filled with a mixture of high proof rubbing alcohol and mineral oil that I carefully dip the blade in up to just past the heel. With finger rub some oil on the blade up into the pivot area, lightly wipe excess off with a cotton pad and put back in rack on wall. I got the idea from another SRP member and I can't remember who and I want to thank him, love the method.

Originally Posted by Brenngun

I love my SS razor.

Stainless can still discolour you know Mr.smartypants

Originally Posted by Phrank

Just to clear up, when I leave my razor by the window to air dry in winter, the dry, moisture free air literally sucks all moisture out of the bathroom, so after 30 minutes its nice and dry - then Tuf-Glide on the pivot area and into a silicone razor sock and into a storage cigar box in another room.

Only took me once to learn that lesson...will try not to mention wiping the blade with Brasso, then a bleach type cleaner, then read somewhere that lemon would remove the rust...hahaha...was a complete panic induced catastrophe...all for one minor filmy white soap stain that just wouldn't seem to come off....

Well did it work, did the soap stain go away?

I keep both my Dovos resting on a micro fiber towel in the drawer of my shaving stand coated with mineral oil.There are a couple of dessicent packets inside the drawer as well. No rust problems.

Originally Posted by Nightblade

I keep both my Dovos resting on a micro fiber towel in the drawer of my shaving stand coated with mineral oil.There are a couple of dessicent packets inside the drawer as well. No rust problems.

Why is your shaving stand coated with mineral oil - sorry couldn't resist

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Why is your shaving stand coated with mineral oil - sorry couldn't resist

I know , I know

Originally Posted by Brenngun

I love my SS razor.

Stainless Steel does Oxidize, it just takes longer! I oil my Friodur after each use!!!