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06-30-2011, 12:23 AM #1
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Thanked: 13249Actual Testing OMG - Alcohol and Razors
There have been a few threads in the last few weeks about using alcohol to clean, loosen rust and sanitize razors...
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ors-today.html
In each thread there has been no "actual knowledge" presented about Straight Razors, honestly I could careless what any other study found I want to know about my straight razors... I am hoping you do too...
I said somebody needs to actually test this and put it to bed, I guess I will
4:55 pm PST 6/29/2011 Set up
5 old razors 4 are carbon 2 have been buffed to simulate new steel the last one is stamped "No Stain"
70% Isopropyl Alcohol and 91% Isopropyl alcohol were added to clean dry glasses at 5:00pm PST
I will try and take pics every hour for awile anyway if this goes longer I will spead out the times...
Now we sit and wait
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06-30-2011, 12:26 AM #2
Mythbusters, SRP edition!
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06-30-2011, 12:42 AM #3
I am just thinking about the scotch that could be in those glasses! The effect of scotch on razors! Kidding! Lessee what you find !
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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06-30-2011, 12:48 AM #4
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06-30-2011, 12:52 AM #5
I'll drink to that, but of course I'll drink to just about anything.
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06-30-2011, 01:06 AM #6
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6:00 pm
1 hour No Visable change so this shows that for all practical sterilization purposes using Alcohol, the razors are safe.. Unless you think that soaking longer will kill more germs
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06-30-2011, 12:59 AM #7
Last edited by sharptonn; 06-30-2011 at 01:07 AM.
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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07-01-2011, 01:24 PM #8
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02-04-2012, 09:31 PM #9
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Thanked: 0Hi,
I'm new to the forum. I'm a tinker at heart and love to work in my shop on various projects.
I hadn't read this thread, but I did my own experiment using 70% alcohol, usually use 90% but the store was out.
I used vintage straight razors from early 1800's to about 1920 with damaged scales moslty celluloid, and a few buffalo horn. in separate glass.
I also separated the black celluloid and the ivory colored celluloid.
I left them in totally submerged for 48 hours. I didn't take pictures but did thoroughly inspect them before starting.
The result: no damage to any razor blade or scale , no rust and about 90% of the gunk was dissolved from the scales.
I got beautiful urine colored alcohol.
The only places that didn't get completely cleaned were around the pivot and the wedge. I used a q-tip and 70% alcohol and cleaned up the rest of
the residue. I know barbicide will stain most light colored things although cleaning with Maas with get rid of it.
I repeated the same test with barbicide with the same result on the black celluloid and buffalo horn with the same result.
This is a GREAT forum and I've learned a TON about straight razors. Thanks to all the members like gssixgun & others who paved the way for other razor nuts!
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02-04-2012, 11:35 PM #10
I think we need a control group. How about Barbasol? Would this also cause the rust spots over extended soaking? I think wiping with oil after use would prevent the rust.