Thread: Auto Wax to Prevent Rust/Corrosion on Str8 Razor?

Hello All,

I have several related questions for SRP members concerning str8 razor blade maintenance...Is it advisable to apply a little spray auto wax to a str8 razor blade to prevent rusting and/or corrosion? Have any SRP members ever done this to help maintain their blade?

Is auto wax too abrasive for a str8 razor blade? Would doing so damage the blade or make it difficult or impossible to strop/hone properly? Would doing so, pose a health hazard, cause dermatological problems or impact the quality of one's shave?

Just wondering...

I don't think putting any kind of wax on a straight razor that you are using is a good idea . When you are honing , stropping , and shaving , you don't want to have anything coating the blade . I think the wax would be difficult to remove . If you hone a razor with wax on the blade , the wax will clog the hone , and render it ineffective . OTOH , if you have razors that are in a collection , and they're not being used , I think wax is an excellent idea .

Personally I don't wax my blades but others her might. Everyone is different so I can't say if it will cause skin irritation. Give it a try if you like but start with a blade that doesn't have gold wash on it so you can strip the wax w/o issue to the gold wash.

If I were to wax my blades I would go with Renaissance wax: Amazon.com: Renaissance Wax Metal Polish For Vintaj, Silver, Etc. 65ml / 2 1/4 Ounces: Kitchen & Dining

Read up on it and the manufacturer will tell you why other waxes should not be used.

A waxed razor should not effect your shaves, stropping or honing after it dries and if it is a thin coat.

Thanks everybody, especially Joed. I'll investigate the Renaissance wax and read up on it.

Never having done anything like this, I was wondering.

I've never heard of waxing razors, but I know lots of guys use oil (mineral and camilla oil seem to be the two most popular choices) or Tuf-Glide to protect their blades. If you do choose to wax your razors, I'm curious to hear how it turns out.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

I've never heard of waxing razors, but I know lots of guys use oil (mineral and camilla oil seem to be the two most popular choices) or Tuf-Glide to protect their blades. If you do choose to wax your razors, I'm curious to hear how it turns out.

holli,

Neither have I... The idea just popped into my head last night. I usually oil my blade, although the Tuf-Glide you mention sounds like a good product for the purpose of preventing rust too.

I don't think wax is going to hurt the blade, as some of the old barber texts recommend using beeswax or parrafin on strops (usually the linen one).

Hello all:

I have been shaving with my straight razor since Christmas and loving it. I wipe the blade clean and strop it a few times after each shave. However, there are spots on the blade that do not wipe off.

Recommendations for cleaning these or other care recommendations?

Thank you,

Scott

IMHO Camilla Oil is the way to go. Couple reasons why. It works it started with the use on Japanese Samurai Swords and if they are good enough for them it is good enough for razors. 2nd it is natural and actually good for your skin Car Wax face something just does not sound right there.