Thread: Oh no, rust spots on brand new Bismarck

Hi everyone, my 2-week old Bismarck is developing some rust spots. After I shave with it, I wipe it dry, sometimes blow dry it using room temperature setting, and apply a thin layer of SRD razor oil...yet there are rust spots, gah!

When I rinse the soap off the blade, I use really hot water from the faucet. I am very careful not to get any water on the scale and the pin. I store it not folded, but with it open in a container. Am I doing something wrong?

How can I remove the rust? How can I prevent more from developing?

I also own a Best Quality, and it doesn't develop rust at all.

Thank you.

Images: http://imgur.com/a/Oz1O9

I suspect you are forgetting the inside of the scales. If you are going through all that and still getting rust you are missing something simple.

I can't see the rust very well but even a mild polish on the gold will make it disappear. Be very careful!

I added clearer images. I think maybe the container is not dry enough, although I also store my Best Quality there and it has no problem.. I may just start storing the Bismarck in open space.

I used some Bon Ami and the rust spots came off a bit.. (some went away) phew. I guess I'll be applying Bon Ami from now on anytime I see any dot on my Bismarck.

Looks like it's just had a little damp spot. It's nothing to worry about, I'd buff it out with a mild polish on a Qtip. The rest of the blade looks perfect.

I keep a couple of silica gel sachets under the foam in the dovo box to help prevent this.

The only thing I would add is to leave it out after use for a while before you put it away for safe keeping and before you put any oil on the blade. Sometimes there is dampness left behind that becomes troublesome if you store it where it can't get ventilation.

Have never seen rust spots on a properly dried and oiled razor (i use mineral Oil) is a mystery to me why so many people do.

OP-You might consider using a towel to wipe your blade between strokes, as opposed to running water if you don't already.

In spite of the fact that I never run my razor under the spigot, I still dry it carefully, lite wipe with mineral oil, and stow it in an AlembiCase with a desiccant pack.

Because paranoid...

my water is on the acid side, and will cause rust spots in very short order if even a trace of moisture remains. We like to think of plastic as water proof, but in my experience some can hold a "dampness" Usually a trace of moisture under the scales is the culprit. when you put it away in a case, there is no ventilation to allow it to dry. The Bismark may have a higher propensity to hold moisture, or it could be as simple as the scales are closer to the steel than your other razor.
I ALWAYS leave my razor out in the open position for at least over night before putting them away.

It's my belief that if you apply oil when there is ANY moisture left, the oil can trap the moisture against the metal. I agree with the notion that It should be left open to dry more, after hand drying, if you have somewhere you can do that. I leave mine open on top of the bedroom cable box (which is always warm) until the end of the day before storing it. I use no oil on any of my blades unless they're going to be idle for an extended period of time.

After your shave, run the water at max hot,will be maybe 140 Degs max, rinse the blade for 10 secs, the blade will be the same temp.
(no it will not effect the temper) wipe the blade with a tissue,set the blade on a washcloth.
Rinse your brush,put your stuff away,Take the razor which will be compleatly dry due to the heat,give it 10 strokes on leather, apply a little mineral oil
Leave the blade in an open position in a stand or whatever,put away the next day,you will never see rust spots.