Thread: Care for a straight razor.

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.

+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.

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.

Just thinking about trying the renaissance wax, anybody have any info about it good or bad?

Originally Posted by cubancigar2000

Just thinking about trying the renaissance wax, anybody have any info about it good or bad?

I 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.