Thread: long term storage and preservation of razor

Originally Posted by shayne

Thought of that but Ya I could, yet I kinda just want to set it and forget it if at all possible.

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shayne.

Ok.

Pictures?

Sorry for the link but I dont have a pic of mine but its exactly the same as this one in the database .

Thiers Issard "Pierre Thiers Historical" 5/8 - Straight Razor Place Wiki

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Shayne

Oil breaks down too fast and can leave black spots if left too long. Use tuff glide or renaissance wax for long term storage.

Originally Posted by tiddle

Oil breaks down too fast and can leave black spots if left too long. Use tuff glide or renaissance wax for long term storage.

Since the scales are horn I wonder if it would be a good idea to give them a neatsfoot oil bath prior to storage?

You could, but it will stil break down in a month or two allowing moisture to get in, plus it attracts dust like crazy. Tuff glide can attract some dust but wil remain resistant to rust, tarnish, and humidity. Renaissance will not attract dust, repels moisture, and fingerprints. That,s why museums use it to preserve wood, and other artifacts. That would be the route I would go if it was going to be stored longer than a month at a time, and seldomly handled. That's why it is so popular with pen turners because it leaves a natural look, protects, resists fingerprints, and can be used on wood,plastics,metals, ect.

I think the key to this might be avoiding long term storage. That is, I would use Renaissance Wax on it but make sure to get it out and check it every month or so. Putting a razor in storage for years without periodically checking its condition is asking for a surprise down the line.

There are gun products that are specifically designed for long term storage... there is also VCI paper made specifically to wrap it in

Gun products are ever changing I would use Google for finding the latest and best to date, in the past I would have just automatically recommended Rig 44 as it was the reigning king of long term, but I hesitate to say that it still is...

The Horn would best be done with Ren-Wax as stated above, I can't think of anything else that would be more stable...

If I were putting a razor away for future generations I would

1. put on nitrile gloves
   
2. wipe razor down with with alcohol then with with acetone to remove any finger prints, oil, acid, crud
   
3. wipe out inside of glass jar and lid
   
4. put a thin layer of high quality wax on the blade and handle
   
5. wrap it in acid free paper
   
6. put it in a glass jar with both water vapor and oxygen desiccant packages
   
7. put the lid on the jar, then dip the lid in molten wax to make an air tight seal
   
8. store in a dark cool place

I attended a lecture on making time capsules one time. This was basically what they said to do.

Charlie