Thread: Steamy bathroom - will it damage blades?

With the cooler weather setting in, just a slightly warm shower really steams up the bathroom. Should I be worried about the steam corroding the blades on my straights?

Not if you prepare them properly. There are several threads on how to maintain your razors from the environment. I have mine next to the shower area, but they are coated with mineral oil after each use & rolled in a handkerchief, I have never had a blemish on the blades in 5 years of this treatment.

If they get steamy, then there will be rust. You either take measures to keep the steam from getting to them (oil, air tight box, etc.) or store them outside of the bathroom. Or install a vent fan in the bathroom.

Don't forget about your strop either, steam and water don't do them any good either.

Just to avoid the risk of steam causing issues, I don't leave my razors in the bathroom. I know they would probably be fine with proper care but I don't want to have to mess with keeping oil on the blades, etc.

I keep razors & strops in the bedroom, partly because of steam, and partly because of guests.

I'm with the rest of the crew who keep their blades out of the steamy environment. So far so good.

Apply a small amount blade lube after each use.

Yes, it will. No razors in steamy environment, I think?

Originally Posted by deepweeds

I keep razors & strops in the bedroom, partly because of steam, and partly because of guests.

I do the same

Originally Posted by deepweeds

I keep razors & strops in the bedroom, partly because of steam, and partly because of guests.

Thats a very good point as well "The guest Factor" Where your so called friends want to see how sharp your razor is by trying to cut a toilet paper roll in half.