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    Quote Originally Posted by czakhary View Post
    Hello everyone, I just purchased a new Thiers-Issard straight razor from Royal Shave about 4 months ago. I love the blade, but I am afraid I am seeing signs of rust on the spine of my blade. I have very good care of the blade and make sure it is dry after use. I would appreciate any advice on what may be causing these spot, if they can be removed or if they can be stopped from progressing. Thanks for any advice.
    Just an educated but WAG ~ the area of rust is likely the last place your hand touched the razor. Small droplets of moisture &/or acidic body chemistry at work.
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    I've put Renaissance wax on all my blades. Not only will it protect the steel from the slings and arrows of outrageous fingerprints, it also makes the blade rinse much more easily.
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    Quote Originally Posted by roughkype View Post
    I've put Renaissance wax on all my blades. Not only will it protect the steel from the slings and arrows of outrageous fingerprints, it also makes the blade rinse much more easily.
    The best for all blades without question.JMO

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    I use Tuff-glide, after final polishing and before honing. I dry my blades well and leave open for a day after shaving, I avoid getting the tang and pivot wet. They are stropped well, day after shaving and closed. I store them in an environment which allows for air circulation, yet dry, with dessicant. In my experience, the Tuffglide puts a layer of protection on which is quite durable. It works for me!
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    My vote goes to TuffGlide, RenWax, Camelia oil, mineral oil. As long as you use one of these treatments regularly, there should be no problem if your razors are stored in a dry atmosphere.

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    Might want to take a look at Ballistol. A German oil that is non-toxic and seems to work great.
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    Some 0000 steel wool would take that rust off with no problem, and it won't have any negative effects on the polished steel either.

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