Thread: Renaissance Wax

I'm curious to know who's using Renaissance Wax, and what type of results your getting.
I started using it a couple of weeks ago, and it seems to be doing fine. I'm really interested in preservation here, more than aesthetics. I'm keeping track of the razors I treated, and the date.

Anybody using it for long term storage...? Any comments, suggestions, and criticisms are welcome...

Yes, Robert Williams turned me on to that. IIRC he recommends it for his blades and for wooden scales. I've used it on some but I'm too lazy to do it to all of them. Great stuff though AFAIC.

I didn't even think of Renaissance Wax. I'm accustomed to using it on silver and copper when I make jewelry. I'll have to get my jar out.

Thanks for the tip.

Lori

Lots of the high end custom knife makers use it, so I can't see why it wouldn't work for razors.

Best thing since sliced bread . I owe my usage to Max . The downside of it is that it STINKS , literally!!! I put some on, let it sit for 30 seconds or until it gets a tad bit crusty and wipe it off to a mirror finish. Works like a charm

Works particularly well on Ivory.

zib,

I tend to use Renaissance Wax (RW) on the wood scales of my 'archive razors' ; for the blades I use RIG grease.

The reason I don't use RW on the blades is that I noticed some copper pots I treated with RW showed patina after a month or so after treatment.

What that proves I don't know

I use the RW for lots of household purposes and it is super for these

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

Renaissance wax it the last step that I do after I hone a razor and it makes a big difference when rinsing off lather and drying. It is also very good for scales of all persuasions from bone to wood. I put oil over the top of it and with the two I have had razor that have been in the bathroom that I have not used for over a year and they have absolutely no signs of corrosion. One thing about applying is that when I put it on, in very minute amounts, total drying time is about 10 seconds...at most. This stuff dries to a very hard finish and is a bear to polish when it is fully dry.

Later,
Richard

Originally Posted by riooso

Renaissance wax it the last step that I do after I hone a razor and it makes a big difference when rinsing off lather and drying. It is also very good for scales of all persuasions from bone to wood. I put oil over the top of it and with the two I have had razor that have been in the bathroom that I have not used for over a year and they have absolutely no signs of corrosion. One thing about applying is that when I put it on, in very minute amounts, total drying time is about 10 seconds...at most. This stuff dries to a very hard finish and is a bear to polish when it is fully dry.

Later,
Richard

I've noticed blades I've treated with RW, and use, tend to be better protected. The water beads up quite nicely. It's a noticeable difference. I'm wondering if blades treated with just RW will stand the test of time?

The problem with just RW for a very long time with no oil is what about the pivot? That is where I worry about crap happening.


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