[QUOTE=kevint;551228]Thanks for your reply. Water is required for rust. Using the strop to dry the edge is a good idea. oiling to preserve a pristine finish-that's cool.

Arguments that straps inhibit oxidation are accepted.

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Actually it is Oxygen that is the culprit regarding rust. It does however combine with H2O from the air/atmosphere to cause the "oxidation" that destroys ferrous based metal.

In the presence of oxygen, more water means more oxidation (rust).
As long as the metal is protected from water and air by oil/grease, the metal should be safe from corrosion.

I oil every razor I have - always.....