Thread: Rookies first polished razor w/ pics

Thanks for the info on the leather. I'm going to have to try that.

No problem.
Also, Rough, I was just worried about the wax staining the scales or leaving discoloration where it was. I have an idea of what I'm going to do to finish the scales. On another note, I might just stick with one strip of maple to break up the walnut. I'm having second thoughts about doing the second strip, however, I still haven't decided.

Get the smallest container of ren-wax you can buy,I bought a 200Ml container 4 yrs ago,I use it almost daily for alot of stuff,It's still over half full

The Renwax would probably darken the wood if the wood was otherwise unfinished. I don't think I'd recommend wax as a solo finish. I made some walnut scales and for finish, impregnated them with paraffin. Quick, easy, no dry time... not a very dramatic appearance, either, even with the Renwax over it. But it's waterproof, and that was my primary goal.

Yeah, 200 ml is a lot, even if the can looks small. That supplier does free shipping with the 200-ml tin, though... compare it to the smaller one plus shipping and decide what works best. Back when I comparison-shopped for Renwax, that supplier had the best price, as well.

Best wishes

MuskieMan,

Was the polish you used a polish for aluminum wheels?

Thanks.

Well I will definitely look into some ren wax in the future!

Pepe, it isn't specifically for wheels, the container says "Mothers: Mag & Aluminum polish (Perfect for all metals, shines and protects)"
I'm sure it would work on some wheels, but it is a relatively small container (5 oz.) and doesn't say anything about wheels on the container. It does, however, note that it is not recommended for gold plating, chrome, anodized, painted, or coated metals.

Originally Posted by MuskieMan33

Well I will definitely look into some ren wax in the future!

Pepe, it isn't specifically for wheels, the container says "Mothers: Mag & Aluminum polish (Perfect for all metals, shines and protects)"
I'm sure it would work on some wheels, but it is a relatively small container (5 oz.) and doesn't say anything about wheels on the container. It does, however, note that it is not recommended for gold plating, chrome, anodized, painted, or coated metals.

I found the stuff you're talking about at Walmart.

Thanks for the help.

So I polished up my razor last week and got it looking reak nice. However, now I'm running into a problem where blemishes (the beginning of rust) appear after every time I shave. So just a few questions for my fellow shavers out there:

Has anybody had this problem? If so, what may I be doing wrong? After every shave, I wipe down the blade and dry it thoroughly with a piece of bathroom tissue, then I strop it and let it air out for at least an hour. Finally, I place it back in it's container and put it away in a drawer.

Being new, I shave very slowly. Is it possible that I need to clean and dry my razor mid-shave to prevent this problem?

Lastly, will polishing my blade after every shave harm it over time?


Other than this problem, I am progressing pretty well with just over two weeks of experience. I am getting better at lathering and I can manage to do a WTG and ATG shave with only a few nicks on my face.

Thanks for the help!

Hello Pepe,

Try rinsing your blade with the hottest water you can get from your tap--that'll heat the blade and make it easier to dry off. Are you putting it away in a bathroom drawer? That may still be a humid spot for it; try storing it outside your bathroom. It's common to coat the blade with a thin oil, like gun oil or sewing machine oil, before storing it.

If you're not being pretty careful polishing your blade, you may degrade the edge just from all the handling. Also, if there's any gold wash on the blade the polish will certainly remove it. A coat of wax would probably help waterproof the metal; many of us use Renaissance Wax. I'll just copy and paste what I wrote in another post:

The best source I've found for Renaissance Wax is www.RestorerSupplies.com in Naples, Florida. Not only did they have the best price, the shipping was free (at least back when I got mine).

RenWax is great also for making your blade rinse easier. I love that about it.

Congrats on your improving shaves, and good luck with your blade.

Originally Posted by roughkype

Hello Pepe,

Try rinsing your blade with the hottest water you can get from your tap--that'll heat the blade and make it easier to dry off. Are you putting it away in a bathroom drawer? That may still be a humid spot for it; try storing it outside your bathroom. It's common to coat the blade with a thin oil, like gun oil or sewing machine oil, before storing it.

If you're not being pretty careful polishing your blade, you may degrade the edge just from all the handling. Also, if there's any gold wash on the blade the polish will certainly remove it. A coat of wax would probably help waterproof the metal; many of us use Renaissance Wax. I'll just copy and paste what I wrote in another post:

The best source I've found for Renaissance Wax is www.RestorerSupplies.com in Naples, Florida. Not only did they have the best price, the shipping was free (at least back when I got mine).

RenWax is great also for making your blade rinse easier. I love that about it.

Congrats on your improving shaves, and good luck with your blade.

Thanks for the reply.

I ordered some of that wax last week. Just waiting on it to arrive.