Thread: Post shave razor maintenance?

I just wipe my two razors down after use, with a bit of (dunny) paper, then I put them in their respective slots in a little wooden stand I made that lives in the bathroom cabinet. No problems to date. I also give an occasional drop of oil to the pivet pins too.


Mick

P.S I also live 400 metres from the Pacific ocean and salty sea breezes and still have no dramas.

All of the above, especially if you live close to the beach.

MickR said that he uses "dunny paper" to dry his razor.
I'm sure that's a good idea, but I had no idea what
"dunny paper" is, so I had to look it up in Dagree's Great
Aussie Slang Dictionary.
Dagree's Great Aussie Slang

Now I know what it is: it's the paper you use when
you're "dun".

Right, Mick?

That's the stuff Paul. If it's good enough to wipe ya bum dry, it's good enough to wipe ya razor dry too.
I never thought Australians were much different in their speech than any other english speaking country (apart from some little used phrases and words...Like Sheila), but your link made me think that we do actually use alot of (for an outsider) incomprehensible language. Although many of the younger generation are 'american-ised' or should I say '-ized' instead... . I think it strange to say 'bathroom' when I intend to carry out 'other' functions...


Mick

After shaving, I wipe off all visible water droplets. Any inside the scales I blow out.

I have a piece of "Shamoo" in my armoire that I lay the razor open about 20 degrees to expose the blade. I let it dry overnight. Then I place it inside a case with air holes in it.

One of your problems may be putting the blade too soon back into the case. I've noticed that razor cases don't have breathing holes in them, so they trap humidity.

Personally, I don't think oiling will do any good unless you put it on when the razor is completely dry.

yea, I was surprised to find all three of mine rusted one morning, the one furthest back in the rotation pretty badly. now i wipe it down on my towel, than rub mineral oil on the blade pretty liberally. I am thinking about getting a gun cleaning cloth, they are treated with some sorta cleaning agent/rust preventive.

For what it's worth, my "rotation case" is in my bathroom, holds 22 razors, and I haven't had a one to rust...

I also live in a rather humid environment as well here in NE TX.

Originally Posted by sloppyjoec

I am thinking about getting a gun cleaning cloth, they are treated with some sorta cleaning agent/rust preventive.

I recommend Marine Tuf-Cloth: Amazon.com: Marine Tuf-Cloth, 12 x 12 in.: Home Improvement.

Marine Tuf Cloth is best option importantly for saltwater as it is developed on request from Navy SEALs but it has been formulated with additional ingredients inoprder to boost protection against highly corrosive saltwater and high humidity.