Thread: daily-use razors in humid climates (rusting)

Hi All, I'm moving from the desert to the Midwest, near the Mississippi, and am looking for information on how to keep my daily-use razors (carbon steel, not stainless) from rusting in that environment. If some of you live in humid climates and don't have a problem, please let me know that too.
Thanks! E

Originally Posted by ericm

Hi All, I'm moving from the desert to the Midwest, near the Mississippi, and am looking for information on how to keep my daily-use razors (carbon steel, not stainless) from rusting in that environment. If some of you live in humid climates and don't have a problem, please let me know that too.
Thanks! E

Well there buddy , I live in south Louisiana 25 miles from the coast and it doesn't get much more humid than here. Just dry your razors well, let them air out and you should be fine. If you're going to store them away for a month or so then lightly oil them with mineral oil. Airconditioning usually brings indoor humidity down to a managable level.


Justin (it's 85% humidity right now)

Good to hear you have no problems. Do you store your razors in a drawer in your bathroom, or outside it? I am worried about a humid bathroom 2-3 hours a day, or however long it takes the humidity to die down. I suppose I could always store them in the bedroom.
E

Originally Posted by ericm

Good to hear you have no problems. Do you store your razors in a drawer in your bathroom, or outside it? I am worried about a humid bathroom 2-3 hours a day, or however long it takes the humidity to die down. I suppose I could always store them in the bedroom.
E

I'd say don't store them in the bathroom --- I use a open stainless steel container to store them in --- allows for proper airflow. Just keep them in an airconditioned room and you'll be alright.

I'd say the increase in humidity might be harder on you than your razors (there are no cool spots outdoors ---shade does not equal cool as I believe can be the case in the desert . But your skin , eyes, and nose might appreciate the extra moisture. Take it easy,

Justin

I'm from Fl and we are fortunate to have a house that is shaded and only requires the AC to be run for about 2 hours a day, usually around 1500.

I say this to point out that the humidity inside is pretty much whatever it is outside.

I don't have any trouble with razors rusting, but I do not keep them in the bathroom either. Of course this is mostly since I have a baby and a clumsy wife who wets everything within 3 feet of the sink every morning.

Besides, most surface rust comes off easy with MAAS.

Use an empty cigar box. A cigar box is made with Spanish cedar that controls the humidity for the cigars. It does the same for your razor. Not a cigar smoker?? Stop by any cigar or tobacco shop. They sell the old boxes for a few bucks and some even give them away.

Just my $.02