Thread: Cleaning...

I think the only reason I've heard for anyone to use alcohol is as a disinfectant on a "new-to-me" used razor. If you were to use alcohol, then make sure that you use oil afterwards.

I don't know about razor steel, but firearms must have a light coat (wipe on, wipe off) when storing, or rust will form very quickly. All of my razors have some oxidation on them already, and they haven't been getting any worse. All I do is wipe them dry and put them away. (Though I am planning on finding a space for them in the bedroom and not the bathroom.)
J.

Just wipe it down and get all the soap scum off of it. Keep the wiping off the edge of the blade and leave that to stropping (canvass/leather post shave). Be sure to clean up ALL of the blade including the tang and clean up the inside of the scales as well.

If stored less than a week, no special treatment. After more than as week, I guess you may consider using a light oil coating on it to preserve it.

If you have a small bathroom that gets all steamy, then store your razors/strop elsewhere as the humidity will have long term adverse effects on your razors/strop.

Pabster

Originally Posted by jfreaksho

All of my razors have some oxidation on them already, and they haven't been getting any worse.

Have you considered using a reverse humidor loaded with Silica Gel?

BeBerlin,

Thanks. I think I've got some silica gel packets sitting around from my wife's new camera. Mostly I think I need to start storing razors in my drawer in the bedroom, rather than the bathroom.

Would the reverse humidor simply stop further issues, or is it able to actually reverse what's there?
J.

Silica Gel cat litter is really inexpensive and can be found at most big box stores.

I have not, but i will look into it. Is this what you use?

I've used these type of silica gel beads for holding humidity in cigar humidors.