Thread: Little bit 'o rust

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Hey James,

When you leave it out to dry off, do you leave it open? Probably a stupid question, I know, but my first razor (a Dovo) got a bit of rust the first time I used it because I closed it into the handle and there was a couple of drops of water in there. Mine just cleaned off with a couple of wipes of a non-scratch scouring pad and some WD40. Nowadays I dry thoroughly with a towel, blow between the scales, and leave it out for half a day open on top of my shaving mug - haven't had a rust issue since...

James.

I do leave it open on the b-room shelf for about half an hour. I was thinking that maybe I should try to leave it longer, but I am worried something might happen to it. I know that sounds silly, but if you met my roommates, you wouldn't say that. What particular brand or scouring pad did you use?

Originally Posted by jimmyman

I do leave it open on the b-room shelf for about half an hour. I was thinking that maybe I should try to leave it longer, but I am worried something might happen to it. I know that sounds silly, but if you met my roommates, you wouldn't say that. What particular brand or scouring pad did you use?

Fair enough. If you do something to get rid of the major droplets of water inside the handles, half an hour might be ok.

I just used generic (home brand) dishwashing pads - sponge on one side, non-scratch pad on the other. The ones they reckon you should use on teflon pots and pans.

James.

Do you strop before you put it away?
I find the heat from the friction and the movement removes any water remaining and I've had no problems even in 100% humidity conditions

Also check your water has no salt in it (not sure what your water situation would be over there - bore? tank?)
Using boiled water for washing/shaving may also help

I have a "window" air conditioning/heater unit --after I finish cleaning my razor, I blow a few good times to get rid water between the scales and then I turn the heater on and dry it with the heater for a few minutes.


Justin