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    Default Rust on a week old razor????

    So last week I purchased a 6/8 Dovo Best quality carbon steel razor from SRD, Super fast shipping and came honed within an inch of it's life (great shaver, very happy with it)

    But after the 2nd day, I noticed that it took some force to open/close, I just figured maybe the pin was tight and I'd look at it later,

    Well tonight I was taking a look, and noticed that the razor is really rusted by the pivot pin inside the scales... how in heck did it rust that fast and how can I fix it? (am I stuck unpinning it to clean?)


    My post shave routine is to dry the razor on a towel, leave it open and take the razor OUT of the bathroom while I do my post, After that I run a towel through the scales to get any water out from inside, make sure it's dry completely then strop 20 on canvas and 20 on leather.

    Works fine for my other 2 razors, but this one rusted fast...

    I love this razor but I'm leary to shave with it now because I saw rust on the shank... Hope I can fix it

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    mcgyver74,

    Some fine polish such as MAAS, Flitz etc will remove the surface rust. The shank and its surrounds are the areas touched most by the hand - shaving, stropping etc. Give these a good wipe over after your shave.

    You could consider using some sort of preservative for your blade; Baby oil (mineral oil) is most cost effective.

    I use Sentry Solutions TufGlide on all my razors (a dry film preservative), and this has worked very well for me.

    WRT the pivot area, take some flat strip dental floss, and use mineral oil or a small amount of polish and use this to clean off the rust.

    You might consider working a drop of oil into the pivot itself; the Dovo Best scales have a raised boss inside at the pivot which should have prevented any moisture from getting too far inside.

    After the shave, rinse the blade in very hot water before drying; leave open for ca 1 hour - this should then allow most of the surface water to evaporate.

    The Dovo Best is a fine workhorse of a razor; my Best 5/8 half-hollow is a most favourite shaver

    Good luck !

    Have fun !

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    Russ

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    cool, I'll start looking for some MAAS today,

    I am however concerned cause if there is rust there, how do I know there isn't on the edge...guess I need to get a loup and look

    I love this razor, it shaves VERY nice, just sad that it's rusting this fast when my others aren't

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    just a quick FYI, you should be able to find MAAS at your neighborhood Ace Hardware store. It's normally stocked near the polishes and cleaners and its about $5.
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    Thanks.

    Just need to figure out how to check the blade edge, last thing I want is to accidentally nick myself with a rusty blade

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    Don't get any water in the scales or pivot pin. Only rinse or wipe the blade when shaving. No matter how hard people try to dry a razor after getting water in the scales, it is so difficult to get it all and will usually result in some staining or early rust.
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    It's always a good practice after shaving, to let the razor stay out and open for at least an hour or more if you can to ensure drying. If you can't leave it out that long some canned air can be used to blow out any moisture. Also don't keep your razors in a humid environment like a bathroom or basement.
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    A drop of oil on the pivot pin can be good insurance against rust. Being a wet-shaving device, sooner or later water is likely to get in the scales or on the pivot regardless of how careful one tries to be. And personally, I get water on the blade every darn time I shave.
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    Thanks everyone,

    I am going to try maas with some dental floss to see if I can get rid of the rust or if I am going to have to unpin it (I hope not)

    Still, I am stunned at the speed it rusted (2 days at most) Need to pick up mass and Oil tonight

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    Or you can move to Arizona, pretty hard to rust your razors here. Unless you keep them by the shower....never do that....just saying.

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