Thread: Questions I'd like to ask before getting my first straight razor

Originally Posted by alfaspider75

Anyone has any idea on the brown spots on the blade? These spots are ugly and just won't go away

It is the beginning of rust formation. If you have some protective oil/lubricant, try rubbing that on the blade after it has had time to dry out. My brand new Dovo did something similar, and rubbing the razor oil I got from SRD removed most of the staining.

It only took two shaves, rinsing the blade off, before it started to develop rust like a teenager does pimples. After that, I picked up a sponge to wipe the lather onto. The "bone" shaped sponge is available anywhere car wash/wax supplies are sold for under $2. I keep mine dry, to further reduce the risk of rust formation, and on the counter so I don't accidentally chip my blade on the sink. After I rinse & thoroughly ring out the sponge at the end of the shave, I then use what little moisture is left on it to clean the remnants of lather residue from my blade. Gently dry with towel, strop just a bit to ensure the edge is dry, store open in a seldom used room of the house with plenty of airflow until my next shave.

Hope this helps!