Thread: new razor rust

Yes in theory and fact oil will trap moisture. This is why leaving the razor open to air dry is a great way to ensure this doesn’t happen if you oil. The only protectant I use any more is if I store my razors for a long while. Mostly let them dry then put away while I use another razor. I live in a very high humidity area and no rust. Also I’ve used WD40 a lot. Can’t say it’s affected me. But like any razor I oiled it gets wiped down. I’m sure everyone wipes down their razor after oiling before use. Dry the razor completely and you’ll be good. We see this kind of rust from new guys because they just didn’t dry it

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

Yes in theory and fact oil will trap moisture. This is why leaving the razor open to air dry is a great way to ensure this doesn’t happen if you oil. The only protectant I use any more is if I store my razors for a long while. Mostly let them dry then put away while I use another razor. I live in a very high humidity area and no rust. Also I’ve used WD40 a lot. Can’t say it’s affected me. But like any razor I oiled it gets wiped down. I’m sure everyone wipes down their razor after oiling before use. Dry the razor completely and you’ll be good. We see this kind of rust from new guys because they just didn’t dry it

Even if that were the case... it takes water + o2 + iron to make rust... Water and iron alone won't do it.

To each their own... I agree you shouldn't oil a wet tool, but if you're going to oil you're good after a wipe down.

Originally Posted by HungeJ0e

Even if that were the case... it takes water + o2 + iron to make rust... Water and iron alone won't do it.

The O in H2O is oxygen

For another solution for razor storage in high humidity environments Google "dry cabinet". You can also make on yourself.

Bob

Originally Posted by bluesman7

The O in H2O is oxygen

Right.! It has to be in very deep water, below the thermocline. No oxygen, there. No fish, either.!

Originally Posted by bluesman7

The O in H2O is oxygen

Yes... but no... conflating the molecule O2 with the element... rust requires O2 for the initial reaction to take O2 + 2 H2O -> 4OH... hydroxide goes on from there to bond with the iron and oxidize to rust...

No O2, no rust... (yes there can be dissolved O2 in water... but here we're talking a blade that's been wiped with a towel and then had oil applied... my contention is you're good... others clearly disagree...)

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.