Thread: Post shave razor maintenance?

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.