Thread: Razor Storage

Hello all,

I recently got into the game of wet shaving with straights and am still learning all I can that's available to me. I have started to develop a collection of razors and rotate through a total of about 7 to get used to and find out what I like. I've read on here that many people recommend oiling their blades after shaving to help prevent rusting. Others say only during prolong storage but that it's not needed if you take care of keeping them dry. I typically do not oil since they are all in rotation. I currently keep my razors on a display stand as I enjoy being able to look at them whenever I walk into the bathroom. The reason I'm making this post is I'm wondering if even with proper care between uses if maybe the razors could still be prone to rust. I thought maybe this could be the case because of the moisture that gets in the air when I take a hot shower. I wanted to know if anyone else has any experience in this and might have some insight. I'd rather not have to wipe down each and every razor every time I hop into the shower. lol Thanks for the help in advance!

I am not making recommendations here, too many "bad idea" commentators in the world. What works for me may not be your cup of tea. That being said, I have used Tuf-Glide on my blades for years and it works very well for me. Camillia oil is also very good, but needs to be reapplied after use of the blade. With the Tuf-Glide I just dry well and put back at the end of the current rotation set. Reapply once a year.

If the room is high humidity do not store them there. My bathroom has an exhaust fan that removes moisture so I have no problem. Don't think it is necessary to oil between use.

I do what @Texstar does and have had no issues. I store my razors under the bathroom sink.

Originally Posted by Texstar

I am not making recommendations here, too many "bad idea" commentators in the world. What works for me may not be your cup of tea. That being said, I have used Tuf-Glide on my blades for years and it works very well for me. Camillia oil is also very good, but needs to be reapplied after use of the blade. With the Tuf-Glide I just dry well and put back at the end of the current rotation set. Reapply once a year.

I too use Tuf-Glide and I store a few of the razors I use the most on the counter of the bathroom. I have no problems with rust. I will say that sometimes the wife splashes a drop or two on some of my razors on occasion and I sometimes have to deal with a water spot sometimes. Grrr!


Mike

Think I might try the Tuf-Glide solution.....You guys said you let it stay on and don't reapply after a year. So it actually adheres for that long and it doesn't interfere with your shave in any way? Wondering if anybody else that keep their razors out in the open might have some different options as solutions.

Thanks again everybody.

Tuf-Glide is a well know and often used product in gun and knife circles. It is a long lasting lubricant that doesn't require heat to set as some metal coating require. To my knowledge, it is not a widely used product among SR users, but it does the job well. The key, regardless of coating or not, is to keep the blade dry, especially at the pivot point. You'll figure out something that works for you.

Just do a site search, something like "razor rust prevention", in the search box upper right corner. A ton of posts on precautions to take.

I have about 40 odd razors in rotation and do not store them in the bathroom, why tempt fate. So far not getting the blade wet past the stabilizers when shaving, scrupulously drying the blade and between the scales after use, then leaving the razor open to air out for an hour before storing in converted cutlery boxes has worked.

All kinds of different ways to go about it.

Bob

All I do is to wipe some on the blade, let some get into the pivot and wipe the blade and into the pivot as deep l can. I leave the razor slightly open to dry for a few hours. That is all I do until sometime into the far future, a year or so! That is all I do besides trying to keep the pivot as dry as possible. Each time I use that razor, all I do is wipe the blade dry and leave the razor slightly open for a while in the bedroom while I get dressed when I return it to the bathroom counter. So far, no rust problems.


Mike

You will find 1000 different ways to keep them from rusting, you will have to find what you like to do, cause not many are wrong, even not oiling, Tuf glide is one of the more popular around here, not the other way around. But drying your razor is the most important factor in not rusting, or just use some WD40, liken sad just about anything that won't rot. I personally go the way of just drying my razor well then I put it up , unless it's for a few months and even then I've had some not oiled, but I do keep them in my safe that has a dehumidifier. Tc