Thread: new razor rust

You do what you want. But wiping with a towel does not dry it completely. If you think it does then wipe it off and put it away. You will find no rust. But oil it and put it away. You will trap moisture. That is why we suggest to leave open and air dry. After a few hours it’s good. Fact.
Why are you oiling anyway? If you want to throw science at it you will find that yes we are giving the correct advice. But that’s all t is based n several hundred years of experience. Hell why not store your razors in a barrel of oil in a vacuum sealed chamber

I still say it has to do with the etching process. My new Dovo, and others etched like it, have rust spots like that. Under magnification, it looks like the beginning of devils spit. Getting them completely dry (hot water rinse ) then a lite coat of baby oil ( mineral oil ) has kept it from getting any worse. YMMV

I’d agree with Mike. You see this kind corrosion fairly often even on NOS razors with gold wash.

The store just responded to my email and their official recommendation is since the blade is carbon steel, I should wash the blade after use, and then apply a bit of oil such as "sweet almond oil".

They also referred me to their care guide, but it is all in French and I haven't had time to try my hand at translating it yet.

I'd still let it sit open to dry, for the day. If water is still in the pits where the rust is, and u apply oil, its trapped in there to do more damage. JMHO. From a guy who maintains nearly 200 razors.

I leave my razors open and out for a couple of hours to to dry. I then put them in a silicon razor sleeve. I live in Florida and don't have any rust on any of my razors. Don't store them in the bathroom because of the humidity.

I keep a small travel spray bottle full of auto detail spray under the sink and and after I dry the blade with my shave towel I let it sit while I finish then spritz it with the wax Detailer and then use a few squares of toilet paper to wipe dry, this process only adds another minute or two

Just FYI, you can buy silicone oil, the same stuff that’s in razor socks, by the bottle or gallon, whatever. It works very well and you ca ‘recharge’ your razor sleeves with it.

Don’t use it with wood, bone, ivory, or tortoise, unless you’re sure...

In Hawaii, near the ocean, you may want to try some preventive sealer. I have had good result with Frog Lube, buy the paste, a tub (lifetime supply) is about $12. Great for razors, knives, firearms and tools. Plant based, so no worries for razors or scales.

It was formulated for military marine firearm use, (under salt water). Follow directions, clean scrupulously, (Simple Green and wipe with paper towel with acetone or brake cleaner), heat the blade in the sun or hair dryer, brush on a lite coat, wait an hour and buff it all off. 2-3 application give more protection.