• Carbon steel blades will darken with use. They will rust when not dried thoroughly and/or kept in a humid (wet) environment. When not in use for longer periods or in wet environments, it is recommended that the razor be coated with light oil.
• Stainless steel means it will stain LESS than carbon steel blades. If you try hard enough you can stain a stainless steel.
• A straight razor blade is an extremely thin piece of steel. A thin piece of steel is fragile and should be treated with care.
• A straight razor must “rest” after use. After the straight razor has been carefully rinsed and thoroughly dried, it should not be used again for at least 24 – 48 hours. The “fin” on the cutting edge, as seen under a microscope, changes during shaving, but will returns to its original position when allowed to “rest”.