Thread: Is it safe to leave my razor on the sink?

Howdy,
Just wondering where a good place to store my razor. Right now I just leave it on the counter next to the sink along with all my other toiletries. Is that an ok place to leave it? Do I have to worry about steam from the shower or water from the sink?
Thanks & Gig 'Em
Chris

Most razors are made of carbon steel that will rust/corrode when exposed to water, keeping your razor(s) in a moist/damp bathroom is something I would't do.

I would never leave a razor on the sink and especially if there are kids or pets in the house. I put mine up high on a towel rack where steam and water splashes cannot get to it. I also put a light coating of WD 40 on it if I don't plan on using it for a few days. WD 40 is a moisture displacer.

Originally Posted by Zephyr

Most razors are made of carbon steel that will rust/corrode when exposed to water, keeping your razor(s) in a moist/damp bathroom is something I would't do.

So after I use it and dry it off should I just store it in a drawer or a medicine cabinet?

Originally Posted by chris93cl

So after I use it and dry it off should I just store it in a drawer or a medicine cabinet?

The best would be to store it a place with as much air surrounding as possible, or at least let it air dry a couple hours before putting it away.

Some also put on a thin coat of oil before putting them away, I've never done that, but I always let them dry properly after use and keep them in a huge cabinet with lots of air, no rusting so far

ALWAYS store your razors outside the bathroom..if your shaving with it..I would say no more than 2 minutes away from it if its wet between passes.

Originally Posted by Zephyr

The best would be to store it a place with as much air surrounding as possible, or at least let it air dry a couple hours before putting it away.

Some also put on a thin coat of oil before putting them away, I've never done that, but I always let them dry properly after use and keep them in a huge cabinet with lots of air, no rusting so far

Originally Posted by smalltank

ALWAYS store your razors outside the bathroom..if your shaving with it..I would say no more than 2 minutes away from it if its wet between passes.

For the next month my razor will probably just have to suffer. right now I'm taking summer classes and in a 2 room guest house with limited storage. I think with that probably just letting it dry then put it the cabinet in the bathroom where we keep the towels and random junk.

then in the fall I will just leave it in the medicine cabinet, no shower near it just the sink.

and at home would it be fine on the counter far enough from the sink that it wont get water splashed on it? the shower and toilet are closed off in another small room in the bathroom so it doesn't get steamy or moist. would that be fine?

My razors sit right next to the sink, rolled in a cheap handkerchief. Each is coated with mineral oil after each shave and rolled in the hankerchief. They are as shiny today as they were a year & half ago.

You'll really just need to see how it goes; keep an eye on it. I keep my razors as dry as possible; they never really get water on them; I never rinse them; they really only get shaving cream or shaving soap on them. I always dry them after use; esp around the pivot; I find that's the worst place for rust. I always strop 10/10 after shaving and always wipe them with a tissue soaked in Eucalyptus oil. Sometimes I dip the pivot end of the razor in the Eucalyptus oil bottle to really soak the pivot area. It's amazing how fast they can rust or 'tarnish' (stain).

I keep my razors on my desk in a case or their 'coffins' in my bedroom. I don't want anyone else touching them, either.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

You'll really just need to see how it goes; keep an eye on it. I keep my razors as dry as possible; they never really get water on them; I never rinse them; they really only get shaving cream or shaving soap on them. I always dry them after use; esp around the pivot; I find that's the worst place for rust. I always strop 10/10 after shaving and always wipe them with a tissue soaked in Eucalyptus oil. Sometimes I dip the pivot end of the razor in the Eucalyptus oil bottle to really soak the pivot area. It's amazing how fast they can rust or 'tarnish' (stain).

I keep my razors on my desk in a case or their 'coffins' in my bedroom. I don't want anyone else touching them, either.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

My razors sit right next to the sink, rolled in a cheap handkerchief. Each is coated with mineral oil after each shave and rolled in the hankerchief. They are as shiny today as they were a year & half ago.

Originally Posted by jbtusa

I would never leave a razor on the sink and especially if there are kids or pets in the house. I put mine up high on a towel rack where steam and water splashes cannot get to it. I also put a light coating of WD 40 on it if I don't plan on using it for a few days. WD 40 is a moisture displacer.

For all of you that coat it in oil, do you rinse/wipe the oil off when it comes to the next shave or just leave it?