Thread: Random thoughts after a year of straight razor shaving

Good observations, EV2.

Yes leaving a non-stainless (or even a stainless) blade wet after shaving is a good way to get stains or even orange rust. With careful drying after each shave a carbon steel razor won't usually get water spots, but over time will develop a gray patina. That patina can actually help protect the blade a little from rusting, sort of like the bluing on a gun barrel.