Thread: Rusty Razors

I have a few questions pertaining to rust and corrosion prevention and correction:


1. What is the best way to prevent a razor from corroding after a shave?

2. Is there a way to prevent rust from forming due to ambient moisture?

3. After rust has formed on the blade, what are some gentle methods of removing it?

4. Do some brands of razors corrode more easily than others?


Any clarification on this would be greatly appreciated.

Originally Posted by Bone

I have a few questions pertaining to rust and corrosion prevention and correction:


1. What is the best way to prevent a razor from corroding after a shave?

2. Is there a way to prevent rust from forming due to ambient moisture?

3. After rust has formed on the blade, what are some gentle methods of removing it?

4. Do some brands of razors corrode more easily than others?


Any clarification on this would be greatly appreciated.

I rinse in hot water and then wipe the blade with a tissue. Strop a couple of dozen round trips and then wipe the blade with a rust preventative.

If the above is practiced in my experience normal ambient moisture won't be an issue.

For a gentle removal of rust Mass , Flitz or something similar works well.

Carbon steel razors are more susceptible to corrosion then stainless. I don't think the brand makes any difference.

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" Someone once said.

1. make sure that the razor is COMPLETELY dry after use. One good routine is to dry with towel, let air dry and follow with drying with tissue.

2. after razor is COMPLETELY dry. Many will oil the blade with either mineral oil, Camellia oil, or sewing machine oil. Only a couple drops are needed to keep ambient moisture from getting to the blade. I read recently that it is best to use an oil that you would not hesitate to put on your face.

3. One gentle method is to soak the blade in oil over night. Another is to use a product such as Maas, cote the blade then wipe off after a suitable time but before the Maas has dried. Other more aggressive methods are available but are not "gentle"

4. Can't comment on this one.

Hope this helps a bit. I am sure that there are a lot of posts on this subject either in the Wikis or individual threads.