Thread: Is this rust or something else? (TI razor)

I applied a few drops of camelia oil right after yesterday's shave. Will this kind of oil prevent further rust/marks? Or might it worsen the current rusts/marks?

Thanks a lot for your help.

The oil will protect the blade from further rusting, but make sure the blade is dry before applying it.

I towel dry my straights after use and then leave them open on a dresser away from the humidity of the bathroom for an hour or so to air dry before putting them away. That helps ensure they don’t get stored damp.

When I know a blade is being put away for longer than a few weeks, I apply some razor oil (camelia will also work) before storing it.

Some of members store their blades using desiccant packs to make sure there is no moisture around the blade while it’s put away.

I dry my razor after using it with kitchen roll, then do 40 on cotton and 40 on leather before leaving it open in the bedroom for a couple of hours, then into the drawer with my other razors and 3 pretty big silica gel packs.
None of my razors live in the bathroom.

Another 60 on cotton and 100 on leather before the next use.

I have heard some of the members also using mineral oil on the blades after wiping them down and letting them dry. Prevents rust as well.

3M usually won't remove an acid etch but I'm not sure about a laser etch. Rust can happen just from the humidity in the air. My bathroom is cavernous so it doesn't build up in there but my son's is small and it will drip from the ceiling after a shower. He used one on my razors once and left it on the counter and the next day it had rust just like yours all over it.

...oh yeah. I keep the silica gel packs from packages to put in the bags for in progress projects.

Thank you all for your help.

This morning I just remembered I have this piece of cloth which is said to repel humidity.
I got it from Jarrod at TSS a long time ago maybe 10 years.

Do you think this piece of cloth would do the job to prevent further rust? Should I place the razor in this piece of cloth with or without oil? Anyone has any experience with it?

Kind regards,
Mike

Some steels are more prone to rust than others. All steel that has rusted will be susceptible. A light coat of oil is a no-brainer IMHO.

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Some steels are more prone to rust than others. All steel that has rusted will be susceptible. A light coat of oil is a no-brainer IMHO.

Would camelia oil alone be enough then?

The more entry level TI's seem to have a duller satin finish than other razors. Those grind marks will hold moisture so it's more important to dry the blade off in such circumstances.

Originally Posted by CoffeeAddict24

Would camelia oil alone be enough then?

If you're using the same razor every day or reasonably frequently just making sure it is thoroughly dry is enough.


If a razor is going to see infrequent use or long term storage oil is a safe bet. Any non-drying oil will work. Something food safe/non toxic is better such as plain mineral oil.