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I just got my Dovo Best and have used it maybe three times, cleaning it thoroughly after use; however, every time I take it out of the black plastic DOVO case I see a wierd almost shadowy stain that won't come off with water and scrubbing. I also se little lines of black near the spine. Anyone know what's the cause of this and how if at all I can clean it. Thanks
The lines near the spine sounds to me like water stains due to wet scales. I would guess that something (blade, scales, or both) is not being thoroughly dried before you put the razor away.
use MAAS TO clean it up. you need to dry it really good and oil .gl
I agree. MAAS may not work but get at it quick. This happened with me and a few of the razors I started with - among them a great one from Sham in fact. I live in a particularly humid country and wasn't drying between the scales correctly, hence the lines near the spine. Best is to dry it as thrououghly as you can, leave the razor open for a while and then 30 hour later or so oil it. hope this helps.
Any moisture on a razor trapped inside a plastic case will only intensify the rust process.
Try some metal polish on the stains & as Holli said make sure razor is thoroughly dry before storage.
I would not store it in the plastic case until it is completely dry. Black stains are usually caused by shave soap or cream on the blade. You may have some in the scales when you close the razor. Be sure the blade is dry and also the scales especially the insides. Another tip to prevent rusting is do not touch the metal after you wipe down the blade. I leave mine open and on something that will not hold moisture for an hr or more. If you have little kids running around be sure it is out of reach. I don't have any little ones running around so I keep mine open over night cause I shave in the evening.
Good luck.
Could some of the black dye from the plastic case be transferring to the blade?
I just got one of these today myself (From SRD),, it gave a great shave.
I always run my razors under pure hot water after use. i lay them open on the box for a few hours before placing them back in the box.. I'll post if i see the lines you describe..
be well,,
Kirk
Case no. Strop perhaps....Quote:
Originally Posted by dancraig
I have see -- new or excessively oiled strops leave 'gunk' near the spine.
It does come off with sturdy tissue -- not that floppy girlie kind ;-).
As others said, most likely it is water related. Polish with dry sturdy tissue
and lightly oil. If that does not get it -- a light application of MAAS or simulcrome
should get it.
I used to have a simmilar problem with one of my first Dovos. It had slight discoloration and light scratch marks from my poor first honing attempt, as well as what appeared to be thin black smears on it. A few rounds with a paper towel and some MAAS cleared it all right up. I now have a dedicated rag for wiping down my blades, and some canola oil for a nice finish. Look it up online if you have any issues finding MAAS in any local store. Like everyone's saying, try to make sure the scales on the INSIDE are dry before closing the blade. I do not leave my blades open, so I always "floss" the scales a bit and then blow on it slightly to get any last drops to show.
Just remember! No razor will ever remain perfect forever. It's all about the experiences and the fun of shaving that you can share with your straight which makes it truly valuable.
Something else to try is putting a little pack of silica gel in with the razor. This stuff sucks all the moisture out of the air, and should help with your tarnishing problems.
Does the razor sit out before you put it away? Wet scales will quickly rust the blade but that shoudn't be an issue if you're letting the razor sit open for over an hour after using it.
the black marks as they are now pose no real problem so i wouldn`t worry to much anout trying to remove them for now.
When i`ve finished shaving i rince the blade thoroughly to remove any soap ect.
i then dry it with some toilet paper. i make sure i run a bit between the scales to get rid of any water in there,
i then strop the razor
then i wipe the blade with a drop of oil, (the oil i`m using was "aquired" from a beer factory and is "food safe" so i know it`ll be cool for my skin and should protect the razor)
the razor then goes into a leather pouch, and into a cupboard.
i only have a small house with little room to leave things laying around. so it has to go away asap. and this method works for me.
I was having problems with my razors spotting even if i dried them well. I used one of Lynn's tips and oiled them with mineral oil after i dried them well and I have had no more problems
Yea I'll try that mineral oil and drying it much better, leaving it out for a while. I'm guessing I just rub off the oil everday when I'm going to shave? Thank for the responses and help
thanks for all the info on this problem. im always glad to see these problem threads pop up with great answers. its like something you woudlnt really think about or worry about TOO much when you first start. but than you see threads like this and it puts me on the look out for it when I finally get my razor.
Ive got the same razor and have been using it for nearly a year now with no stains. After use I dry it off, strop it then apply a coating of 3 in 1 oil. Every so often I put a couple of drops where the blade a scales meet. Then I store razor in a big cup on top of the cabinet in the bathroom. So far has worked for me. Thanks for your post.