Thread: Rust?

Hey all. I've just begun shaving with my Dovo Classic (this guy). I used it yesterday, and this morning discovered dozens of tiny rust stains on the blade, especially around the etching. I dried it carefully after shaving, and let it dry open. My room isn't humid at all, so I don't think the air is a possible source of moisture.

What am I doing wrong? And how can I remove the rust? Some of the rust splotches can be scratched off with my fingernail, but I'm loathe to scrape a razor blade with my nail, since one slip could damage the edge and my finger.

There is a thread in the Workshop area of a Tool that Harbor Freight carries that may work. Spot Sanding Prep Pen

The other thing is to protect your blade you can put a light coating of oil on the blade to help prevent this in the future. I use gun oil for mine but they are all vintage blades with no etchings or anything on them so not sure if it would affect that.

I know you said you dried the blade but how did you store it if you laid it flat than any moisture in the air or residual on the blade would have just sat there.

Depending on where you live the air it's self will attack the blade, everywhere is different. Tiny rust dots may have been caused by an ever so light film if water that may not have been visable. Always use a fresh clean towel for the final wipe, than let it sit out of the room for it to dry. You would be amazed at how many scales love to hide water in them.

Without seeing the damage it's hard to say whats best to use to remove them.

Originally Posted by DocZombie

Hey all. I've just begun shaving with my Dovo Classic (this guy). I used it yesterday, and this morning discovered dozens of tiny rust stains on the blade, especially around the etching. I dried it carefully after shaving, and let it dry open. My room isn't humid at all, so I don't think the air is a possible source of moisture.

What am I doing wrong? And how can I remove the rust? Some of the rust splotches can be scratched off with my fingernail, but I'm loathe to scrape a razor blade with my nail, since one slip could damage the edge and my finger.

its most likely your after care.
After a shave I....
-rinse blade under water
-use microfiber cloth to dry
-strop 20 linen 30 leather
-wipe again with cloth
-light coat of camellia oil on blade
-store in a dry place

Originally Posted by Troggie

There is a thread in the Workshop area of a Tool that Harbor Freight carries that may work. Spot Sanding Prep Pen

The other thing is to protect your blade you can put a light coating of oil on the blade to help prevent this in the future. I use gun oil for mine but they are all vintage blades with no etchings or anything on them so not sure if it would affect that.

I know you said you dried the blade but how did you store it if you laid it flat than any moisture in the air or residual on the blade would have just sat there.

That spot pen looks a cool tool if its not overly abrasive.
We've had a solid week of rain here. I've taken to covering my open blades with tissue paper while drying overnite to prevent condensation settling on them.

Originally Posted by onimaru55

That spot pen looks a cool tool if its not overly abrasive.
We've had a solid week of rain here. I've taken to covering my open blades with tissue paper while drying overnite to prevent condensation settling on them.

It worked well with the few blades I tried it on with little to no scratch marks. I found it more useful for small spot rust and not so much for heavy pitting as the heavy pits I tested it on clean up a little but ate the fibers like it was lunch meat so now I need a new one.

In my opinion, the biggest culprit involved in water staining straight razor blades is getting the scales or handle wet. In most cases, the person either rinses the scales or actually dunks them in water with the razor. The problem here is that you really don't get the scales to dry completely and after closing the razor into the handle......water spots.

The advices on just rinsing the blade and allowing it to dry open before putting away is sound.

As for the spots, good advice already in addition to some Maas on a Dremel or using a buffing wheel.

Have fun,

Lynn

Definitely pointed out a few things I can do differently. I have been laying the blade down, partly closed. I'll keep all the advice in mind.

Thanks guys.