I seem to have lost a lot of razors to rust before they go dull. The worst part was today, a brand new razor that I haven't used yet was rusted. Anyone have this problem or know how to fix this? It's getting annoying and expensive.

4/30/2008 10:30:19 AM

4/30/2008 10:30:39 AM

tetanus shot

4/30/2008 10:30:50 AM

I've had lots of disposables rust after one use, but the "real" razor ones have never done it.

4/30/2008 10:31:31 AM

hmmm may want to check them before you buy em...take a good glance to see if there are any signs of rusting!

Could have just bought some old razors?

4/30/2008 10:32:42 AM

high moisture in your house?? leaving them wet constantly or something?

i dunno, i've never had that problem and I use an old timey safety razor with a pack of 20 blades in a container that takes me a good 6 months or more to go through and i never have problems with rust


[Edited on April 30, 2008 at 10:34 AM. Reason : ftw]

4/30/2008 10:32:45 AM

no
but I use an electric

4/30/2008 10:34:19 AM

Well when I first got this razor it wasn't rusted or anything. But I was using a desposable razor at the time and I figured I would use it until it went dull so I wouldn't waste it.

But it might be the high moister level in our house. The AC is broken and hasn't been running and with the large about of rain we've had lately that could mean it's really humid in our house, could have something to do with it, plus I leave my razor in the shower on that little thing that you can hang up on the shower wall with suction cups.

4/30/2008 10:45:05 AM

ScHpenXeL, how much did that run you? I've been looking for a good safety razor

4/30/2008 10:46:49 AM

how long ago did you buy the razor?

4/30/2008 10:47:21 AM

less than a week ago...maybe friday or saturday?

4/30/2008 10:51:36 AM

I've been using the same razor since New Year's.

All you have to do is keep your razor clean and dry.

I also don't use that little plastic cover that comes with a lot of razor blades now-a-days, I feel like it just holds in moisture.

http://www.ecojoes.com/razor-saves-money-and-da-earth/

Or you can get yo'self an Infinity razor
http://www.theinfinityrazor.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1

[Edited on April 30, 2008 at 10:52 AM. Reason : .]

4/30/2008 10:51:45 AM

Are you storing them under the sink? WAY too much moisture. Move to drawer, profit.

4/30/2008 10:52:58 AM

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"ScHpenXeL, how much did that run you? I've been looking for a good safety razor "

sent you a PM

4/30/2008 10:54:54 AM

also remeber that I'm a chick using chick razors, and those barber style razors aren't going to cutting it for my legs! One slip and I'm losing a lot of blood!


I'm using the venus embrace. When I put the new razor on it, that wasn't rusted, it was an amazing shave, my legs are crazy smooth. This is the thing that makes shaving legs totally worth it, cause it really sucks (especially when you have fat legs like me and a lot of surface area).

^^No, it comes with one of those storage things that comes with suction cups that you leave on the wall in my shower. I guess I should stop leaving it in my shower.

[Edited on April 30, 2008 at 10:55 AM. Reason : ]

4/30/2008 10:54:59 AM

yea I'd try not leaving it in the shower first.. just a ton of moisture in there

I'm still surprised it's rusting that fast

4/30/2008 10:57:42 AM

Could my water have anything to do with it. I'm using city water, so I didn't think I would have to worry about having hard water with too much iron in it, cause that could cause rusting fater.

I also don't shave everyday, could that have something to do with it? I shave maybe two or three times a week.

[Edited on April 30, 2008 at 10:59 AM. Reason : ]

4/30/2008 10:59:16 AM

I will say that the Schick Quatro doesn't rust fast! It also doesn't go dull fast either!

Its my favorite

4/30/2008 11:02:02 AM

I shave in the shower and leave my razor in the shower and i haven't had any issues with my fusion blades.

are you rinsing the razor well after use? soap residues could play a part.

4/30/2008 11:02:19 AM

Yeah I rinse. I mean I guess it's just the high humidity in my house. The lack of AC and the need to keep the windows open could lead to that.

4/30/2008 11:06:31 AM

oh yeah, if your using those razor covers stop. Traps water

4/30/2008 11:07:57 AM

i think im gonna switch to a straight razor

4/30/2008 11:08:28 AM

i almost did

but went with the next best thing that's a lot less trouble

[Edited on April 30, 2008 at 11:09 AM. Reason : and i'm like hairless..weekly shave is plenty lol]

4/30/2008 11:08:59 AM

yeah maintence is the drawback for me at this point

i dont think im that committed

[Edited on April 30, 2008 at 11:09 AM. Reason : haha me too... monday shave, friday scruff!]

4/30/2008 11:09:38 AM

hairless you say?

4/30/2008 11:10:00 AM

i shave friday after work usually for the weekend.. i need my facial hair at work to not look like i'm12

[Edited on April 30, 2008 at 11:11 AM. Reason : ^ and yes..very hairless]

[Edited on April 30, 2008 at 11:11 AM. Reason : fuck]

4/30/2008 11:10:49 AM

I need to stop the thoughts going in my head right now!!!

Back to razor blades!

4/30/2008 11:13:33 AM

somewhat off topic.

After seeing Bruce Springsteen sunday night i didn't shave until this morning and left the soulpatch. I'm gonna pretend i'm the Boss with this thing unti i get called out with it or i call myself out. It will take it another week to fully blossom though

4/30/2008 11:15:46 AM

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"I will say that the Schick Quatro doesn't rust fast! It also doesn't go dull fast either! Its my favorite "

I use one of these for my face (all up, against the grain. damn my tough hair) every weekday. I usually replace the blade once a week so i only get about 5 shaves from it. Its not that its not sharp anymore, its just not sharp enough. Even after 1-2 shaves I easily notice a difference in sharpness. I could take it more than a week, but then I have to use more strokes to remove the stubble. I like my face as smooth as possible. Even though I can still see the stubble (under the skin maybe) after each shave.

4/30/2008 11:18:02 AM

i dull a razor way too fast for it to ever rust....

i'm a hairless biatch....but i have very high razor/shaving cream bill to show for it...

4/30/2008 11:19:26 AM

Well I just use mine for my legs and other areas So I don't use the razor EVERY day....I replace it every 2 weeks or so.

My luck lately has me replacing it ever 2 months haha j/k

4/30/2008 11:19:50 AM

i shave everyday...

if i go out i shave twice a day....whether i need to or not....

i can not stand to have any prickly hair anywhere...

4/30/2008 11:21:40 AM

giggity...giggity

4/30/2008 11:22:36 AM

I used to, but that got old. Now that it's summer, I will have a higher razor/shave cream bill than usual.

We should try to become the people that test out the razors! Get that shit for free!

4/30/2008 11:22:58 AM

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"i shave everyday... if i go out i shave twice a day....whether i need to or not...."

yum yum

4/30/2008 11:23:07 AM

for rust you're going to have to store the blade in pure alcohol (or close to it) after you use it. displaces rust causing water/air & kills germs.

i do that, change out the alcohol a couple of times per week.

no rust, a longer lifespan between blade changes.

get dat 90% alcohol, not the 70% stuff at the sto.

[Edited on April 30, 2008 at 11:39 AM. Reason : or you can pay lots of money to have cryo treated blades which DO last longer.]

4/30/2008 11:38:50 AM

will everclear work?

4/30/2008 11:40:28 AM

i hate to be this person...

but i bought some shaving gel stuff from Avon and that shit is amazing....i'm normally a cheapo shaving cream type person but this stuff is awesome...

it doesn't lather and gives a smoother shave than anything else i've ever used....

4/30/2008 11:42:42 AM

will beer work?

4/30/2008 11:42:43 AM

any alcohol that has the least amount of water in it will.

what you are looking to do is displace the air that accelerates the rust after you use it.

no air/no rust.

Quote :

"it doesn't lather and gives a smoother shave than anything else i've ever used...."

you do realize that king of shaves and the other assorted companies produce a similar product that you can purchase in stores with no waiting/less markup. i use shaving oil and a non foaming gel.

[Edited on April 30, 2008 at 11:44 AM. Reason : eh]

4/30/2008 11:42:51 AM

A/C will help as it puts a lot of dry air in the house, but if you have a humidity problem you should really look at adding a dehumidifier or two before mold and mildew take over.

4/30/2008 11:44:42 AM

I will say I do enjoy good shaving cream!

I like the coochie cream hahaha Sadly it's amazing!

4/30/2008 11:45:36 AM

well i paid $1.49 for it...so if it's cheaper than that...by all means...tell me where to get it

4/30/2008 11:48:53 AM

i'll stick with my bar of soap mmkay

4/30/2008 11:49:26 AM

i dunno, i bought a bunch at target for .99 so that's a little less for ~6-9 oz.

4/30/2008 11:51:46 AM

^what kind?

4/30/2008 11:53:10 AM

king of shaves

[Edited on April 30, 2008 at 12:00 PM. Reason : or whatever the name is]

4/30/2008 12:00:42 PM

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"i shave everyday... if i go out i shave twice a day....whether i need to or not.... i can not stand to have any prickly hair anywhere..."

Casey you are officially now too high maintanance for me!

I mean obviously I shave before I come to Raleigh, but since I've been tanning I don't need to shave as often, the dark hairs don't show up as fast with tan skin as they did when I looked like a ghost.
I deal with the prickles, shaving is just a pain in the ass for me. Normally I shave my lower legs three times a week, and my upper legs once a week. My upper legs hair doesn't grow as fast or show as bad. Plus it's still the time of the year where the alternation between pants and shorts, and since the only reason I shave my legs is for the superficial reason because it's what people think is pretty, I don't have to shave that often.
Once summer starts and I wear short more often I'll probably go to every other day of shaving.

I just took my razor out of the shower and put it in the drawer, hopefully it won't rust as fast.

4/30/2008 12:12:01 PM

i couldn't stand to be around myself if i shaved every other day


i abhor body hair of any kind

4/30/2008 1:28:46 PM

^ I have Hobbit feet.

4/30/2008 1:30:37 PM