Thread: Renaissance Wax as a Finish

I don't know about as a finish by itself but as a protective it is great stuff. I have a can of it with instructions but I can't find it. I'm sure if you google it you'll find instructions on their webpage.

I have used Ren Wax frequently on wood scales and for me, it has worked fine. I just rub an ample amount into the scales, let them sit a while and then buff them. Obviously, not the same finish as with CA or a Tung Oil, but still pretty nice.

Have fun,

Lynn

Yup, it's not a durable finish such as a varnish, epoxy, or cyano-acrylate; it is only a wax so it does not impart the water resistance that may be needed on something which at some point will get wet. The wetting may not harm the wood, but if your blade is closed against damp wood, it will rust. The deteriorization of the waxed finish is not a guarantee, but it is much more likely to occur than with a waterproofing finish. The issue of water absorbancy is probably why the makers of the old razors did not use wood for scales: horn, bone, ivory, etc. were generally warp free and did not absorb water to the degree the blades were harmed.

Hehehe I am going to reach back to an old discussion here

http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...les-water.html

There are some slight differences in our styles of shaving

So for the "Dry Guys" that never get their razors wet, Ren-wax works fine

But for us "Swishers" I want something a bit more waterproof and then Ren-wax over that

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Hehehe I am going to reach back to an old discussion here

http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...les-water.html

There are some slight differences in our styles of shaving

So for the "Dry Guys" that never get their razors wet, Ren-wax works fine

But for us "Swishers" I want something a bit more waterproof and then Ren-wax over that

And for you "Swishers" beware of the blade staining monsters .........