Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 11
Like Tree2Likes

Thread: TI straight razor.rust info/advice/help

  1. #1
    Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    miami, FL
    Posts
    53
    Thanked: 4

    Default TI straight razor.rust info/advice/help

    Hello to all,
    Plz find attached pix of my problem. To better guide/make decision.
    Problem:
    Have issues with "black" spots apprearing on my Carbon Steel TI.
    What I've done in past:
    I've in past cleaned the razor with alchole and then applying Tuf Glide. This is the same razor I had issues with at the rivit joint having rust spread. That has since been "contained" with tuf glide and thoro drying after shaving.

    But in past month or so these sports have appeared. I wish to know are these rust. If so How can i clean them? I really do not care about loosing the "art of shaving" on the blade.
    Finally I usually change my tuf glide coating after a month. Since I do actively use this razor.
    Advice are much appreciated.
    ~Nico.
    Attached Images Attached Images         

  2. #2
    illegitimum non carborundum Utopian's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Rochester, MN
    Posts
    11,544
    Thanked: 3795
    Blog Entries
    1

    Default

    Start with a metal polish like Maas, Flitz, or Simichrome. That may or may not completely eliminate it. If not, then you could switch to wet/dry sandpaper with a light oil. I'd start with at least 1000 grit initially and only drop down lower if that fails to adequately remove the corrosion. It looks like you are going to have to keep that razor oiled after every shave.

    The polish will quickly remove the logo on the blade, and in my opinion your razor will look better for it.
    ScottGoodman and MikeMN like this.

  3. #3
    Just starting out MikeMN's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Posts
    81
    Thanked: 4

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Utopian View Post
    The polish will quickly remove the logo on the blade, and in my opinion your razor will look better for it.
    I'm with you. I have what others would probably deem beautiful logos on my razors, and I hate them. I'm thinking about removing them with some Maas, too.

  4. #4
    Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    miami, FL
    Posts
    53
    Thanked: 4

    Default

    okay. Copy and noted will try Mass.
    Question about Tuf Glide::: Dont think it will 'hold off' or prevent rust from spreading? I do apply it per product guide once every month on this specific carbon steel.

    Have a dovo stainless steel razor and it is soo much less hassle to maintain it.

  5. #5
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Posts
    1,377
    Thanked: 275

    Default

    It looks like you are going to have to keep that razor oiled after every shave.
    Keep repeating that line until you believe it!

    "Tuf-Glide" has failed. You'll need some kind of mineral-based oil (mineral oil from pharmacy, baby oil, "Corrosion Block", etc) applied after each shave, to prevent rust.

    Often, the higher the carbon content, the worse the steel rusts. The TI probably has really hard steel, with lots of carbon content.

    CHarles

  6. #6
    Senior Member Grizzley1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Merrick,NY
    Posts
    1,345
    Thanked: 160

    Default

    I would have to agree with them although I like the Flitz a little better as it has some sort of wax in it that makes the water bead up and run off.
    also you might want to try using a Pen eraser,yes an eraser thats on the pens are a little more abrasive and work suprisingly well on these kind of spots,anyway its worth trying-it worked for me

  7. #7
    The Electrochemist PhatMan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Hastings, UK
    Posts
    1,714
    Thanked: 527

    Default

    darkraijin,

    Re TufGlide

    I have used TufGlide on my two (2) TI C135 razors for the last 18 months or so, and it has protected them extremely well - they are spotless. I live in an old leaky Victorian House with no central heatng, and in fact no heating at all on the upper floors save an electric heater in the bathroom !

    When you have finished shaving, rinse the blade under hot and wipe dry to remove soap residues. Do this a couple of times. Strop razor. Open the razor and leave it out in a dry place (not bathroom) for an hour or so.

    Apply the TufGlide.

    Have fun !

    Best regards

    Russ

  8. #8
    Senior Member blabbermouth
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    St. Paul, MN, USA
    Posts
    2,401
    Thanked: 335

    Default

    Be doubly sure you remove all water and soap from inside the scales. All the drying you do on the blade will be for naught if you close up the razor to water/lather inside the scales.

  9. #9
    Senior Member BanjoTom's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Fort Lauderdale
    Posts
    718
    Thanked: 160

    Default TI Rust Spots

    If it were me, (I have 3 TI razors of the new carbon steel) I would sent it to Lynn to have it properly buffed, remove the logo, rehoned, and make it all shiney. In the meantime I would get an olive jar, fill the bottom with less than a half inch of mineral oil and fill the rest with alcohol. Then when I got my restores razor back, I would, after shaving and stropping, dip it into this solution, let it dry, and put it into a protective leather case. Hope this gives you a better approach. Good luck, you have a great razor.

  10. #10
    Senior Member blabbermouth Joed's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Upstate NY
    Posts
    5,003
    Thanked: 1827

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by BanjoTom View Post
    If it were me, (I have 3 TI razors of the new carbon steel) I would sent it to Lynn to have it properly buffed, remove the logo, rehoned, and make it all shiney. In the meantime I would get an olive jar, fill the bottom with less than a half inch of mineral oil and fill the rest with alcohol. Then when I got my restores razor back, I would, after shaving and stropping, dip it into this solution, let it dry, and put it into a protective leather case. Hope this gives you a better approach. Good luck, you have a great razor.
    Skip the leather case. It will only enhance corrosion.
    “If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.” (A. Einstein)

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •