Thread: Rust

I purchased a stainless steel razor and 10 shaves in I am noticing rust around the pin.

I know that you are not supposed to douse the whole razor in the water and I do not. I think that when I rinse the business end of the blade off the water that splashes onto my fingers in turn runs down into the hinge.

I am guess I need to start using a sponge to wipe off lather?

How long can I wait before sending the blade in to get the rust removed?

What would that process consist of? Sanding off the rust and buffing the steel?

Thanks!

Mybe it's dirt more than rust.
Clean it regularly with toohbrush and toothpast, once a week or less, don't let it to accumulate.
Let it dry in a dry place, not n the bathroom.

Metal polish and dental floss will work OK too

After each shave , I use a Q-Tip soaked in mineral oil to rub all over the blade ; I let a drop fall on the pivot. I think this pushes whatever water is there, out.

I have no pivot problems.
Just my way.

It is possible to shave and rinse the blade carefully without any water entering the pivot area. Preventing the problem is easier than resolving it.

Originally Posted by ace

It is possible to shave and rinse the blade carefully without any water entering the pivot area. Preventing the problem is easier than resolving it.

It sure is possible. I wipe my blade down on a sponge while shaving and it only goes under the water tap for the final clean up. I hold the razor by the tang with the blade angled down and the water rarely goes past the shoulders of the blade. The water cannot run up my fingers to the pivot area. That is followed by a wipe down of the blade, tang, tail and inbetween the scales with TP. The it is put aside open to air dry for several hours befor being put away. Touch wood, I have never has a rust problem with either carbon or stainless steel blades.

I have never seen the type of heavy scale rust on a stainless steel gun or razor blade that I have seen on their carbon steel counter parts. I have seen brown rust stains on stainless steel though and have read that lemon juice might clean these up but never tried it. Dis a search and found this Remove Rust Spots from Knives and Silverware with Lemon Juice . Do know if that will help you or not.

The blade might be stainless but I would almost bet the pivot pin isn't and that might be the source of your rust. Could you post o photo of your blade showing the rust?

Bob

I'm kind of a sloppy shaver so water gets everywhere! What I do is use some camellia oil afterwards and then put it in a cigar box to dry open and I haven't seen rust yet except for 1 blade that I didn't use the oil on. Just my 2 cents for what its worth!

I would agree with the possibility that there's some dirt there. Any "crud" or "gunk" in that spot would most likely hold any moisture that got in there. Toothbrush and dental floss sound like good suggestions.

I use some of these. They're little socks impregnated with oil and they work excellent. I never oil my blades & have never had a problem..You can get them at TSS..

Originally Posted by Swan

I purchased a stainless steel razor and 10 shaves in I am noticing rust around the pin.

I know that you are not supposed to douse the whole razor in the water and I do not. I think that when I rinse the business end of the blade off the water that splashes onto my fingers in turn runs down into the hinge.

I am guess I need to start using a sponge to wipe off lather?

How long can I wait before sending the blade in to get the rust removed?

What would that process consist of? Sanding off the rust and buffing the steel?

Thanks!

Just imagine if it was a carbon steel blade.

Best if you keep a towel handy & dry your hands. You can use paper towel, a sponge, etc. to remove the suds from the blade.

The longer you wait to remove rust the deeper the pitting.

The process would consist of removing the pivot pit & using whatever abrasive appropriate for the job. Then it's up to you to maintain it.