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09-22-2014, 09:12 PM #1
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Thanked: 522Rinse it well under hot water and wipe dry. The blade will be very warm which will help evaporate any moisture. I keep a soft cotton rag lightly soaked with gun oil in a dish to wipe the blade again. Fool proof...........
JERRY
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09-22-2014, 09:21 PM #2
There are about 1 million answers to your question, but MrSell63 has cut to the chase....keep it dry, store it away from the bathroom....open for a while after shaving, I'd add. I don't use oil except for long term storage and I've never had staining or rust.
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09-22-2014, 09:55 PM #3
Hi Owen,
MrSell tells ya right. He's probably our most experienced straight shaver, having used & collected since '69. I never thought of using really hot water so it heated (and helped dry) the blade. 'Dang good idea.
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09-23-2014, 07:41 AM #4
+1 on hot water and dry. I like to give mine a few laps on the strop after that to make sure that the bevel is totally clean. Then I let it sit out partially open to fully air dry.
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09-23-2014, 02:01 PM #5
I started storing my razors in a glass jar with some desiccant inside. Rinse, wipe with tissue till "dry", then place in the desiccant jar to avoid condensation.
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09-23-2014, 02:17 PM #6
Just thinking about trying the renaissance wax, anybody have any info about it good or bad?
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09-26-2014, 06:58 PM #7
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Thanked: 1I just had a custom razor built, and the advice I was given was to match the protectant to the blade finish. It was a consideration in which finish I ended up choosing; for mirror finish, I was told not much was needed between shaves except a good wipe and dry, but use the wax for longer storage. For a brush finish, oil works better for care and storage as it gets deeper into the brush micro-crevices, and likely needed to be applied ina light layer every 3 or 4 shaves as the brushed finishes are more prone to rust. Regardless of which finish, I also like to do as BeJay sugested; a few quick laps on the strop before putting it away to ensure the bevel is dry and clean.