Thread: new razor rust

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.

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.