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Hi everyone, got a quick question - I just got a new Thiers Issard Celebration Silverwing French Nose Razor 5/8", Ram's Horn razor (the one limited to 300 units) - the new one made with Carbonsong C135. Anyways - I just shaved with it - very happy.
One question - can (or will) this razor rust???
I previously was using a DOVO desert ironwood with stainless steel and never worried about it.
Just read a thread about rust - and I'm not sure if this new one will rust.
Any opinions?
thanks
Most likely it will--if you don't wipe the blade off or in some other way attempt to dry it after shaving. You can also apply a little oil to it 2-3 times a week to prevent rust.
Eventually all iron and steel will rust if not properly cared for, even stainless steel. Perform your due diligence in preventing the rust and all will be fine.
Thanks for the replies!
Is mineral oil good enough? Or is there something better? This costed me alot and I want to keep it for a long time.
thanks
Mineral oil is fine. Or you can use some Camelia oil or Tuf-Glide. Make certain that you dry the blade thoroughly before applying the oil though.
Whichever you use, you don't need a lot. Also try stropping your razor after using it 10-15 strokes on your strop's fabric and 10-15 on the leather before applying oil to the blade. Thatb ought to keep things in tip top shape.
Rinsing and cleaning the blade with hot water seems to help too, evaporates the excess off. Silica gel packets when used in storage don't seem to do any harm, either.
JohnnyV;
I have something like seven TI razors with that C135 steel and I have never had any rust problems with them. This steel doesn't seem to want to rust very quickly and the clean, mirror-polished finish makes it even harder for moisture to find an entry point into the surface. You can improve on an already good situation by doing as follows:
After shaving, rinse the blade under the absolute hottest water you can get out of the tap (not boiling, please). Then carefully wipe off the blade with a dry, clean towel. I always keep a couple of soft, kitchen towels in the bathroom for just this purpose. Oh yes, don't forget to check for stray droplets of water in and along the scales. For good measure, leave the razor out to air for a minute or so before slipping it into its leather sheath and putting it away.
Yes, you can put on a thin coat of oil for storage if you feel that your local conditions are extremely humid (like a bathroom which is constantly steamed up from people taking hot showers). It won't hurt. I, personally, have never used oil on my razors (except an occasional drop at the hinge) and haven't had any trouble with rust at all.
Treat these razors right and your great grandchildren will be thanking you as they shave with 'em. :)
- Ignatz