Thread: Newbie w/Rust Spots.. help!

Carbon razors are prone to do this. I would completely air-dry it in the opened position after each use. Then a light coat of some kind of shavers oil would inhibit oxidation. Some of the other shaver vets here prolly have specific recommendations. This is a common issue w/ carbon-based steels, if I remember correctly

Your right, in my opinion keeping a razor in the bathroom is a BIG no no. Another big no no is getting water near the pivot pin when rinsing the blade. Water will get down between the scales and blade and it doesnt dry quickly. This could explain the rust at the pivot you mention.
I would try the least aggressive option first with the rust and that would be rubbing a little metal polish on it and seeing if that will remove it.
Be careful though if your blade has any gold wash or similar on the blade metal polish is likely to remove it.
If you could post a picture that would help us assess the damage
Hope that helps
Grant

Thanks for the quick responses guys. I rinsed it this morning, wiped it really dry, then hit it with some mineral oil and so far so good. I let it air dry in the bedroom as opposed to the bathroom. I will post pics tomorrow if I get a chance. Does anybody think barbicide is a good way to prevent rust? I remember my barber always keeping his razors in the jar when I was a kid.