Thread: Who put that on my razor?!

So I'm getting these dark spots on two of my blades and I have no idea why. After every shave I wipe it clean with my towel 30 laps on the strop and wipe with straight razor oil I got from SRD with a qtip.

Didn't come off with the trusty fingernail, was thinking about trying some brasso metal polish but figured I'd check here first. Both blades are less than a year old.

Ideas?

I'd say that is moisture. First be careful the gold wash can come off if using polish. Basically it is patina and yes you can clean it off if you want. Just watch the edge and I believe most gents use scotch tape the matte finish stuff to cover gold wash when using polish.

I agree, looks like water spots. After removing water with towel and stropping are you letting it air dry?

Yup water spots, I get those on one or two razors just by looking at them the wrong way, one razor gets them before even finishing a shave.
Mass polish will remove them but as mentioned use some painters tape to protect the etching. I have found using renaissance-wax really helps protect my razors.
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A little goes a long way.

No time between towel, strop and oil just do them right away. I take it giving some time after the strop to dry will help.

I don't use oil, but towel dry, leave the blade open for a while to dry, strop to make sure edge is dry, put in roll and put away.

I use Tuf-Glide on my razors instead of oiling everytime.

Yes it will. I give mine at least half a day to air dry before putting them away
But as Mark said, I also have a couple that get them within minutes it seems.

Originally Posted by Lumberjack55

No time between towel, strop and oil just do them right away. I take it giving some time after the strop to dry will help.

As others have said, it's important to air-dry before using oil. I usually leave the razor out to dry for 1-1/2 hrs., or all day if I'm out, before dipping the blade in a solution of 4 parts alcohol to 1 part mineral oil, being careful to avoid the scales. Then leave the razor out another 15 mins. for the alcohol to evaporate before putting it away.

If the razor isn't allowed to air-dry in advance, I'm thinking that oiling it at that stage would sort of lock in the traces of moisture still on the blade.

Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

Yup water spots, I get those on one or two razors just by looking at them the wrong way, one razor gets them before even finishing a shave.
Mass polish will remove them but as mentioned use some painters tape to protect the etching. I have found using renaissance-wax really helps protect my razors.
Picreator Enterprises LTD | Materials for Professional Restoration and Conservation.
A little goes a long way.

That stuff sounds really good, I will try to get a 200ml tin.
I'm sure I can find a few uses for it.

Originally Posted by JOB15

That stuff sounds really good, I will try to get a 200ml tin.
I'm sure I can find a few uses for it.

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The 65ml tin is more than enough to do a few hundred razors. I got the pre lim too but id say Maas is better.
PM me your address and I'll send you a sampler if you'd like.