Thread: Moisture...my enemy...

Your drying routine is pretty good. I would strop lightly after the shave as well. It was always recommended in the past. Don't know where the new theory came from. A bit of oil is extra insurance too but if possible leave the razor open to dry before putting away just in case you missed a bit.
It's possible the speck was there from the factory & some water helped it along. New razors often have random microscopic spots from the acid etch.

Originally Posted by Wxman2000

Hello all, got a bit of an issue here. I've had my Dovo for less than a week and I've already spotted a tiny speck of rust on the tang. I understand I need to keep it dry, and here's what I've been doing. Please let me know where I'm going wrong with this.

I obviously thoroughly dry the razor after use, to include between the scales and around the pins with folded toilet paper to get into the tightest areas. After getting it dry, I put it back into the plastic case that the razor came packaged in along with a small silica gel packet.

I would think this would be enough, but apparently it isn't quite enough...where am I going wrong. With one speck in less than a week, I'd hate to know where this is headed unless I change something.

Thanks for the advice all...I ended up finding a small wooden box that I think I'll y keeping it in, and away from the bathroom. Also bought some mineral oil to help out as well.

Question about stropping after the shave though. If you strop after shaving, do you still strop before the next shave?

Originally Posted by Wxman2000

Question about stropping after the shave though. If you strop after shaving, do you still strop before the next shave?

Yes, the post shave stropping is simply 20 or so laps to dry the edge.

After shaving, wipe down the blade with a dry towel. Then take it out of the bathroom and lay it open on a dry towel for a few hours. This works for me as I don't get water into the scales or pivot. Another idea is to use a hair dryer on the low settting and dry the interior of the scales. Good luck.

Originally Posted by samda

I don't get water into the scales or pivot.

This. I'm very careful not to wet the parts of the blade that can't dry easily.

Along with a thorough drying with toilet paper, like many others here, I leave mine sitting out open for a few hours. Near a dry air heat duct in winter also helps to dry it.