Believe it or not, this razor is 1 week old. I shaved with it once and ever since it got wet it's been growing scum and what looks like some oxidation if you look closely!! ANYONE know how to make it clean again?
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Believe it or not, this razor is 1 week old. I shaved with it once and ever since it got wet it's been growing scum and what looks like some oxidation if you look closely!! ANYONE know how to make it clean again?
I have a Dovo Best.
What kind of water do you have?
What kind of soap are you using?
Did you scratch it or did it come damaged?
Me, I would take it back and say WTF man. Or Clean it and try oil for a while.
Mine does collect soap but it usually wipes right off.
How do you dry it after you use it?? And where do you store it? These carbon steel blades are really prone to rust if exposed to water at all.... It just looks like a case of a bit of oxidation/rust....I would try to clean that off ASAP. If you still find it a problem after drying the razor after each use, consider using a light oil on it to rust-proof it.
Agreed!Quote:
Originally Posted by StraightRazorDave
You might also dry the inside of the scales with a bit of tissue after shaving!
hard to tell from the pictures if that is rust or really bad soap scum either way I would try to get it off asap, if you have hard water then soap scum is normal but needs removed when finished shaving you can rinse blade under hot water and wipe off carefullt while still wet and perhaps repeat til clean or try spraying scrubbing bubbles on it let it soak a minute and rinse off, repeat if necessary. I wouldn't get it on the scales but even so it shouldn't hurt them. As others mentioned it is a good idea to wipe blade and inside scales when done shaving I leave mine open to air dry completely for at least an hour after I am done shaving then I apply a very thin coat of oil and I don't store them in the bathroom where it is humid.
AGREE WITH ALL ABOVE + Use MAAS TO CLEAN IT UP.
Thanks for all the replies. I'm still very much a noob, but have been paying close attention to all the things I've learned on here and other places. I'm gonna try to answer all these questions you guys asked...
I have normal residential plumbing (no well) and I'm not sure how to tell if we have hard water or not.
I use Trumper Sandalwood shaving soap in a bowl, a Bismarck strop with Fromm dressing on it and a regular Col. Conk "pure badger" brush.
I bought this razor brand new (non "pre-sharpened") from classicshaving. When it arrived it was clean, shiny and had some oil already on it. I gave it about 20 round trips on the strop, shaved my cheeks, rinsed it off w/ hot water, dried it w/ a hand towel (scales and everything) and let it sit out to dry overnight in the downstairs half/bath since it's not humid there.
I heard carbon steel was superior to stainless that's why i bought it in the first place. In the photos you can see right in the middle of the edge there is some gunk that I can't even scratch off w/ my fingernail. I've tried rubbing it out w/ a 70% isopropyl alcohol pad and I even tried Brasso!!! Nothings working and I have already lost my faith in Dovo. Now I'm back to shaving w/ a schmuck 3 :(
After trying all of the above, if no change I would call classic and then provide them pic in email. Then I would send it back for repair or replacement. Those folks at CS are good folks and have always given great after sale service to me. Might be time to get a second str8 so you won't have to go back to the Mach.
I really wanted to avoid doing that, but I think you're right. ThanxQuote:
Originally Posted by mkevenson
that's pretty normal for carbon steel. carbon is superior in many ways to stainless, but rust resistance is NOT one of them.
if you put it up wet, it can rust like that overnight. this is normal. I use Militec1 to keep my razors from rusting and have found it works very well.
Yup, corrosion can happen extremely quickly with carbon steel!
After your shave the FIRST THING you need to do, before dealing with cleaning your brush, or making your face smell pretty with aftreshaves, etc, is TO CLEAN AND DRY YOUR RAZOR!
This is not an issue with the razor as it came to you, as it came clean and oiled. It does not take weeks or months for a razor to rust, it takes only hours.
What's kind of weird is how its mainly on one side in one spot. That ain't natural. You would think if its a rust issue it would be pretty even all along the edge and it isn't. There's something else going on here. If brasso doesn't fix it the next step is something a little more abrasive like Cape Cod Cloths and from there sanding. I doubt its a manufacturing defect but I would talk to the folks at CS about it.
I tend to believe that if you dried it well, and dried the insides of the scales, it may just be a material defect.
What did you do after that? Did you put it in the blue Dovo presentation case with the foam in it?Quote:
Originally Posted by WillF
I don't think they are safe to use unless everything is 100% dry, and even then, if anything causes condensation while in that case, I believe it gets trapped in there. I never use my Dovo case. :shrug:
No, I don't store it in the blue foam case it came in. I'm really dumbfounded by this and so is everyone else it seems. Tomorrow I'll call cs and see if we can figure this out. After trying everything you guys suggested (except maas, cape cod cloths or miltec 1), I'm convinced it's a defect inside the blade composition itself. I just wish someone on here had the same thing happen... Now I'll have to switch back to my generic Solingen straight that came with my newbie starter pack!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rajagra
I believe it is oxidation. Rubbing Maaz or Fllitz should remove it Brasso won't as it is for Brass. Early on using a straight I had a similar experience. I also strop on paper tissue over my finger after use. My 2Cents. MikeB
what do you mean "strop on paper tissue"? w/ tissue wrapped around the blade?? I've never heard of that.Quote:
Originally Posted by sdsquarepoint
I'm NOT going to post anymore on this thread. Thank you guys for all your advice. I'll take it from here.
- Will :chop:
From my experience, I suggest checking the inside of the wood scales to see if there is some shaving lather residue inside it. I've had corrosion spots develop just like your's looks like from that very thing. Also, check to see if the wood scale is rubbing/making contact with that area of the blade.
I just dry my blades by drying them by moving the blade across a tissue held in my other hand. Opposite of a cutting motion. I mean away from the edge. Hope this helps. MikeBQuote:
Originally Posted by WillF
Hey, sorry bout your razor!
But I've had the same problem, ordered a 2nd hand razor online, polished it up till it looks good again.
While polishing I left it wet on the table and went for dinner (1 hour) when I came back the blade was ALREADY rusting.
This happens is the surface is fat-free. Just use some good oil on a tissue and rub it on there..
When it's wet, you can see the water running away from the blade! But ofcourse, always put away dry also...
Edit:
By the way, stropping paste is fat too, do you use paste on your strop?
Agreed. I always dry my razor thoroughly (doesn't take long in the dry prairies) and put a thin coat of mineral oil on the blade before storing it. And that's after every shave.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seraphim
Interestingly, I recently got my first new razor (the rest are vintage), a Dovo, and the "warranty" states clearly that you need only oil the blade if being stored for extended periods of time. What crap! I'm starting to believe that Dovo spreads this kind of misinformation so people will replace their razors more often, or simply buy more.