Thread: straight razor gets rust in bathroom

Originally Posted by Paul76

I keep mine in a short drawer in my dresser. With a silica pack to absorb any moisture from the one I use that day which is also the only one out of its box. 10 months without a problem. Any new ones are quarantined for a bit if they have celluloid scales. I would suggest that when using most bathroom cleaners to remove all the razors from the bathroom before starting just because of the corrosive chemicals of most cleaners. Just to be safe if you don't have anywhere else to keep them.

after this issue, i do the same thing, i put blade out of bathroom, then take it back in. but i was asking myself, as i have a small appartement, i afraid the weak smoke of products (not so weak, i have to keep my nose and mouth covered with a medical mask, or with an old cloth) can infect to my other razors which are oiled and stocked in a roll slipcover.

Originally Posted by Oustoura

after this issue, i do the same thing, i put blade out of bathroom, then take it back in. but i was asking myself, as i have a small appartement, i afraid the weak smoke of products (not so weak, i have to keep my nose and mouth covered with a medical mask, or with an old cloth) can infect to my other razors which are oiled and stocked in a roll slipcover.

Well if the cleaners are bad enough that you need to cover your nose and mouth they are pretty harsh and might affect them due to build up of the chemical residue on the roll slipcover. I would just switch to a less harsh cleaner and wash the slipcovers just in case. But anyway it goes if it can cause rust that fast it can't be good foryour lungs either I would think.

Yep. Steel rusts. Gotta do something about that!
A good coat and wipe-off of TufGlide after restoration/honing always does the trick for me.
I have yet to reapply to my blades which are kept in a reasonable environment.
YMMV

I buy silicone sleeves from The Superior Shave for all my razors. Never had any rust issues for any blade that has been kept in one of those.

Probably not a moisture issue, more likely caused by the acid you used. Best bet is to either change cleaners for the bathroom or remove your blades when cleaning. I don't think I would use any cleaner that requires me to wear a mask.

When using acid, it is especially important to listen to Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" LP. That is all. Happy cruising. Wait, I thought "that is all". Well, never mind.

Originally Posted by Wayne1963

When using acid, it is especially important to listen to Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" LP. Been there Bro. Happy cruising.

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