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    Quote Originally Posted by JMP View Post
    thanks for the help. I did try again and used quite a bit of force with a paper towel and most of it came off after a few minutes of rubbing....will try again tomorrow. The sheath I store it in is the SRD leather sheath; it is not completely enclosed. I can't wait to get out of the midwest!!!


    Keep in mind that leather will attract moisture. It could be a source of rusting if it absorbs too much. Treating the leather with a leather soap/conditioner will stop this, but you will also want to ensure the razor is properly dry too as the leather will then trap moisture without absorbing it. Just some thoughts to keep in mind.


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    I'd skip the 70% alcohol. You realise what the other 30% is don't you ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
    I'd skip the 70% alcohol. You realise what the other 30% is don't you ?
    Good call! same goes for the leather comment, a leather holster will rust a gun in little time.
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    Next time instead of a Q-tip, put your MAAS or Simichrome on a pencil eraser.
    It works great for taking off water spots anyway... It would probably work with light rust too.

    (I have no idea who's idea that was originally... I stole it from someone here. It works great though!)

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    Again, thanks for the tips. I had no idea that leather could attract moisture and actually be a source of the problem. Now I am not sure what to store my razor in....any ideas? I have the original plastic box, but I have heard before that it is not good to store razors in those because they are not ventilated. I want to keep it protected. I wanted to use tufglide originally but couldn't find it locally....might be worth ordering online.

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    Two things.I keep a piece of chamoise cloth hanging nearby to wipe my blade down and it works quite nice.Also when storing your razors,get some camiella oil from SRD and apply a thin coat to store your blade ,it washes off easily.I also store my blade in a fancy looking toothbrush holder and let the air get to it.If your in a humid climate,you might store your babies in a cedar cigar box and put a few dessicant packs in there as both the cedar and packs keep moisture out . Just my 2 cents...good luck.

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    Given the pattern on your razor, I really don't think it's the leather that caused the problem. Long term, leather can cause rust. But that quickly is from not properly cleaning the blade. Even if a razor looks clean, there can still be soap residue from the lather, and that looks like you wiped the blade but didn't quite get it all off. And, BTW, if it is from soap residue, putting something else on the blade (Tuffglide or oil) won't help UNLESS you remove the residue in the application process.

    Personally, I rinse under the hottest water I can get from the tap, then wipe the blade off with toilet paper a few times, each time making sure the TP is dry or getting a new square. I hold the TP in my hand, lay the razor spine down, pinch the razor, and draw from heal to toe. Pinch tight, and be sure you get the whole blade (including the edge).

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