Thread: That Evil black stuff we call Devil's Spit...

This is a question I received today in my PM box and I decided it would be better to open up a thread then to just give my opinion...

Mornin Glen,
Three questions,
What is black devil spit/where does it come from?

How does it get on a razor?

How do you get it off a razor(especially ones with a nice finish on them that you don't want to sandpaper)?



Here is what I think, But please add your thoughts and opinions to this thread...

What is Devil's Spit :
The black marks on many vintage razors that seem to be neither rust nor pitting just deep black stains...

Where does it come from / how does it get on the razor:
IMHO they are water stains mixed with skin, soap, who knows what else, and left in the 7th level of hell to percolate...

How to get it off the razor:
I have never found a way other then very aggressive sanding/buffer work to get rid of this stuff.. It also seems that once you get into it you will find pitting under there anyway so that needs to come out too...

So that is my story, now lets hear yours...