Originally Posted by
spinsheet
What is the best way to care for a straight razor?
I bought a razor from Bob's Razors and am starting to notice some blemishes on it. When I got it it was about as perfect as you could get but I'm now noticing some slight blemishes. I see what looks like a portion of a fingerprint and some other discolouration.
I try to lightly dry the razor (while avoiding the edge with the towel) and then fold it. I have begun to give it a couple of strops after lightly towelling it just to get the last bit of moister off of the edge.
Should I be doing anything else? Perhaps oiling it every now and then? It seems to be perfectly sharp and shaving well, it is mainly just the finish is starting to suffer a bit.
Thanks.