Thread: Rust on Dovo

Eric
The best way that I found to keep rust away was to invest in some camellia oil from srd and then store the old razor in an old cigar box. You can buy the oil and the applicator on the site for less than 20 dollars.... I haven't had rust since I started using it

Anyone tried doing the hot hot rinse, then blow drying it with canned air?

Seems that would get any moisture trapped between the scales and the pivot easier that toilet paper etc...

Any unprotected carbon steel can and will eventually rust, different alloys and finishes can show different resistances to rusting.

-If you get any water under the scales, it will probably spot and rust the blade within hours unless removed immediately (alcohol dip, blow drier, canned air).
-Fingerprints and skin oils left on a blade will rust a carbon blade, some people have fingerprints that are more corrosive than others.
-Oil and other coatings probably will not protect a carbon blade that is not first made clean and dry before its application.

I never let water get in the razor pivot area and rinse my blade angled down under running hot water from the tip up to the beginning of the shank. I then wipe it dry with tissue and closely inspect for any residual drops of water, especially in between the scales. I the let the razor cool on a shelf while I clean up the bathroom. When done with the bathroom cleaning, I strop 30 on linen and 60 on unpasted latigo. If I am going to use the razor again within a day or two, I may let it sit in its coffin with the top off or in a pen display box without oiling (outside the bathroom). If there is any question about rusting, I wipe the blades and scales with a Camellia oiled patch. A good firearms protectant or silicon impregnated cloths are good for longer term storage. Razors should be checked and rewiped with oil from time to time, no coating is good forever.

I am never free of anxiety with my pristine carbon blades, especially those having etchings and gold wash. I have a lot less worry with my Friodurs, or my less than pristine vintage carbon blades.

Originally Posted by anthogia

Eric
The best way that I found to keep rust away was to invest in some camellia oil from srd and then store the old razor in an old cigar box. You can buy the oil and the applicator on the site for less than 20 dollars.... I haven't had rust since I started using it

Great! I was doing a little Googling and found that some may use the oil that is used to maintain firearms. I use Hoppe's No. 9 for mine and may use that for my straight razors for now? Thanks again for all of the great advice and tips, gentlemen. I greatly appreciate the help for this newbie!

- Eric

I have a dovo on the way so very glad to read this thread. I have clipper oil I was planning to use to protect the blade, will that do?

I've been using Vaseline. I mean maybe it's overkill but it's so simple. I bought a tiny travel sized vaseline jar. After I dry the blade off, I strop it and I simply touch my finger tip into the Vaseline jar and stroke the blade with it on both sides. Seems to work fine. Only potential downside is that I have to try a bit harder to take it off prior to my next shave but it hasn't seemed to be a big problem.

When I have had my razors stropped, they came back with vaseline on it. I figure that makes it a safe bet.

Quick comment about the spotting. I too have black spots near the edge of my blade. I have no clue what it is. I have never closed the blade even once as I leave it on a stand with the blade open all the time. I have applied the Vaseline after every shave as I mention above. I have no idea what the spots are or how to get rid of them. I hesitate using metal polish because I suspect they will just come back immediately and aside from the cosmetics, I don't think they are doing any actual damage. It's just a bit ugly...

Originally Posted by wonton118

Great! I was doing a little Googling and found that some may use the oil that is used to maintain firearms. I use Hoppe's No. 9 for mine and may use that for my straight razors for now? Thanks again for all of the great advice and tips, gentlemen. I greatly appreciate the help for this newbie!

- Eric

I have read that Ballistol (a gun cleaner/lube) is also good for protecting razors. Nice thing about it is it is made from natural plant materials. German army used to recommend it for treating battlefield wounds so apparently pretty safe for human skin.