Thread: Whats the best way to keep my blade looking good?

Im still pretty new at this (about a month in), and the first few times i shaved i just dried my blade off and put it away but noticed the blade was cloudy like it had some soap residue on it.

Since then i been carefully using my fingers and some dial handsoap on the blade then rinsing it off and then drying it, this keeps that nice shine to it. Is there anything else i should do to keep my blade looking nice?

Reason im asking is because i just got a DOVO best quality 6/8 in the mail today!!! Happy days

Hello. I'm also new, I also have the same question, and I also recently got a new Dovo

I have to ask. Do you apply the oil after every shave? Is it completely nessecary to remove the oil with soap before every shave?

Originally Posted by CallMeVexed

Hello. I'm also new, I also have the same question, and I also recently got a new Dovo

I have to ask. Do you apply the oil after every shave? Is it completely nessecary to remove the oil with soap before every shave?

Correct me if im wrong vets, but i believe the oil should only be applied if the razor is stored for a long period of time. They are shipped to you with the oil and all you need to do is wipe it off and give it a initial stropping.

Originally Posted by CallMeVexed

Hello. I'm also new, I also have the same question, and I also recently got a new Dovo

I have to ask. Do you apply the oil after every shave? Is it completely nessecary to remove the oil with soap before every shave?

Welcome to SRP

I do apply oil after every shave as I live in a fairly high humidity area.
Anything food grade like Camelia oil won't hurt your strop or your face so a careful light wipe pre stropping is all that's needed.

Originally Posted by shorynot

Im still pretty new at this (about a month in), and the first few times i shaved i just dried my blade off and put it away but noticed the blade was cloudy like it had some soap residue on it.

Since then i been carefully using my fingers and some dial handsoap on the blade then rinsing it off and then drying it, this keeps that nice shine to it. Is there anything else i should do to keep my blade looking nice?

Reason im asking is because i just got a DOVO best quality 6/8 in the mail today!!! Happy days

I had that same soap scum issue with my new dovo. get some maas polish, and it wipes right off.

Originally Posted by MNRazor

I had that same soap scum issue with my new dovo. get some maas polish, and it wipes right off.

What is this maas polish you speak of..? lol

If you go the Maas route, be careful near the edge, it's easily blunted by any abrasive. Rinsing in hot water and wiping carefully cured the staining problem for me. I've never stored my razors with oil but as the RAD sets in, I'm going to have to sooner or later.

Be careful using Maas over any type of gold plate etc. It'll wear it off before you realise what's happening.

Originally Posted by ben.mid

Be careful using Maas over any type of gold plate etc. It'll wear it off before you realise what's happening.

Here's the link to the thread about a gent that used Maas and removed the gold wash on his razor.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/newbi...alousness.html

After I wipe my blade and scales with a dry towel (don't forget the inside of the scales) I take a drop or two of olive oil and rub gently on my hands and then wipe the blade. I then wipe off gently and store in a silver cloth bag with slots that I made for my razors. I only have a five day rotation of razors and thus use them frequently. The amount of oil that is on the razor is minute. I do wipe the razor down with a dry cloth prior to my next use.

I do a lot of woodworking and for extended periods of storage, I will use Camilla oil. I do not use it when I am actively working in my shop only because I do not like the feel of the oil on my tools. During active use I use a good quality hard wax and wipe it off.

Lewis