Quote Originally Posted by Morty View Post
A couple of years ago in THIS THREAD about rust on a Dovo, Utopian talks about a process he's been using since 2002 to successfully prevent his razors from rusting. He first mentions it in post #2, explains the process in post #5 and comments on it further in post #22.

There's discussion about using different kinds of alcohol but Utopian says it doesn't matter. He'd mentioned his process in other threads and IIRC, he said he used 70% isopropyl alcohol.

I've been using his method described in post #5 ever since reading that thread. I let my razor dry open for the time it takes to rinse my brush, clean & dry my scuttle and apply witch hazel and after shave balm then put it away. Quick and easy to do and zero problems with rust ever since.

Utopian isn't with us anymore. Bummer his rust preventive process isn't a sticky in the Beginners section or the wiki because it's simple and it works.
Interesting post... I had not seen it yet.

Personally I blow air through the hinge areas of the blade to get any excess water out and leave it open while I wash out the brush and bowl. Then I grab a couple squares of tissue and dry the blade before I slap on a coat of mineral oil over all the metal surfaces. I also dont ever rinse the blade while shaving and only run the edge over the towel I used as a hot towel on my face for prep since its moist, just to get the lather and hairs off. Havent had any issues yet!