TI straight razor.rust info/advice/help

Hello to all,
Plz find attached pix of my problem. To better guide/make decision.
Problem:
Have issues with "black" spots apprearing on my Carbon Steel TI.
What I've done in past:
I've in past cleaned the razor with alchole and then applying Tuf Glide. This is the same razor I had issues with at the rivit joint having rust spread. That has since been "contained" with tuf glide and thoro drying after shaving.

But in past month or so these sports have appeared. I wish to know are these rust. If so How can i clean them? I really do not care about loosing the "art of shaving" on the blade.
Finally I usually change my tuf glide coating after a month. Since I do actively use this razor.
Advice are much appreciated.
~Nico.

Start with a metal polish like Maas, Flitz, or Simichrome. That may or may not completely eliminate it. If not, then you could switch to wet/dry sandpaper with a light oil. I'd start with at least 1000 grit initially and only drop down lower if that fails to adequately remove the corrosion. It looks like you are going to have to keep that razor oiled after every shave.

The polish will quickly remove the logo on the blade, and in my opinion your razor will look better for it.

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Originally Posted by Utopian

The polish will quickly remove the logo on the blade, and in my opinion your razor will look better for it.

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I'm with you. I have what others would probably deem beautiful logos on my razors, and I hate them. I'm thinking about removing them with some Maas, too.

okay. Copy and noted will try Mass.
Question about Tuf Glide::: Dont think it will 'hold off' or prevent rust from spreading? I do apply it per product guide once every month on this specific carbon steel.

Have a dovo stainless steel razor and it is soo much less hassle to maintain it.

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It looks like you are going to have to keep that razor oiled after every shave.

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Keep repeating that line until you believe it!

"Tuf-Glide" has failed. You'll need some kind of mineral-based oil (mineral oil from pharmacy, baby oil, "Corrosion Block", etc) applied after each shave, to prevent rust.

Often, the higher the carbon content, the worse the steel rusts. The TI probably has really hard steel, with lots of carbon content.

CHarles

I would have to agree with them although I like the Flitz a little better as it has some sort of wax in it that makes the water bead up and run off.
also you might want to try using a Pen eraser,yes an eraser thats on the pens are a little more abrasive and work suprisingly well on these kind of spots,anyway its worth trying-it worked for me

darkraijin,

Re TufGlide

I have used TufGlide on my two (2) TI C135 razors for the last 18 months or so, and it has protected them extremely well - they are spotless. I live in an old leaky Victorian House with no central heatng, and in fact no heating at all on the upper floors save an electric heater in the bathroom !

When you have finished shaving, rinse the blade under hot and wipe dry to remove soap residues. Do this a couple of times. Strop razor. Open the razor and leave it out in a dry place (not bathroom) for an hour or so.

Apply the TufGlide.

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

Be doubly sure you remove all water and soap from inside the scales. All the drying you do on the blade will be for naught if you close up the razor to water/lather inside the scales.

If it were me, (I have 3 TI razors of the new carbon steel) I would sent it to Lynn to have it properly buffed, remove the logo, rehoned, and make it all shiney. In the meantime I would get an olive jar, fill the bottom with less than a half inch of mineral oil and fill the rest with alcohol. Then when I got my restores razor back, I would, after shaving and stropping, dip it into this solution, let it dry, and put it into a protective leather case. Hope this gives you a better approach. Good luck, you have a great razor. :hmmm:

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Originally Posted by BanjoTom

If it were me, (I have 3 TI razors of the new carbon steel) I would sent it to Lynn to have it properly buffed, remove the logo, rehoned, and make it all shiney. In the meantime I would get an olive jar, fill the bottom with less than a half inch of mineral oil and fill the rest with alcohol. Then when I got my restores razor back, I would, after shaving and stropping, dip it into this solution, let it dry, and put it into a protective leather case. Hope this gives you a better approach. Good luck, you have a great razor. :hmmm:

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Skip the leather case. It will only enhance corrosion.

+1 on the leather case issue. Long term it doesn't help your razor.

I don't have a TI but NONE of my razors are showing similar corrosion. I keep them in my dresser; safe, dry, surrounded by socks. I will keep my current shaver in the bathroom, but I make sure the blade and scales are completely dry before storing, and if I'm not 100% positive I'll be using it within 24hrs, I'll take a Q-tip and put some mineral oil on it.

Don't know about an olive jar, but there's a bacon bit jar (Hormel Real Bacon Bits) in the fridge that is nearly empty. When it gives it's last, it's going to get filled with oil/alcohol mixture for the suggestion above. The jar is about 1.5" wide and 6.5" deep, perfect size to dip a blade into.

Lastly, I'll throw out this idea for the more experienced guys to chew on: try waxing the blade with a car wax. The tang, shank, spine, face, and back of the blade will be protected. It won't protect the bevel...and maybe the alcohol would strip it off :shrug but it's an idea that came to mind while typing.

Peace,