Thread: Blade care

Hello all:

I have been shaving with a straight razor since Christmas and I love it. I have a DOVO Bismarck. I rinse ite, wipe it down, and stop it after each shave. However, there are spots (appear to be water spots) on the blade that will not wipe off.

Any suggestions?

Thank you,

Scott

Are you wiping the inside of your scales to remove any moisture before putting it up? Also some oil for you blade (I use mineral oil, but many use/recommend camellia oil) will come in handy for preventing that as well...

Paul is right.
if you want to clean that spots use MAAS . gl

Something that helps prevent water spots-- when you are done shaving, run the blade under really hot water until the blade heats up. Then immediatly wipe it down-- the heated blade helps the residual water evaporate quickly.

-Chief

+1 to all the advice given.

I rinse and then thoroughly dry the blade after each use, then give it a stropping before storage.

Make sure there no water in between the scales as this can cause spots, and if you get spots use some MAAS and a Q-Tip to clean it off. Just avoid the goldwash if you can as the MAAS will remove it.

Good luck!

I wipe my blades down with alcohol when done. This takes off any soap residue and romoves any spotting issues.

Jordan

Yes, MAAS, Or I like Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish. It works well, and sometimes it's easier to find. Also, If your not storing your razors, and you keep them out, and don't want to wipe on oil, only to wipe it off the next day, I suggest using a Silicone treated gun cloth. Just wipe your blade down after it's dry, and your good to go....

I just run my blades under the hottest water my faucet will give, then immediately wipe it down and let it air dry. That seems to work pretty well for me, as I have no water spots on any of my blades.

ditto to the advice given i run my blades under hot water the dry and wipe with olive oil. works even the the humid climate of switzerland.as to the spots you might give toothpaste a try a bit of paste on toilet paper and rub the spot if its near the gold wash your more or less stuck with it unless you can live without the gold wash all most anything will take the goldwash off before the spot is removed