VCI paper question

[Eastcoast30]

I recently bought a NOS vintage Japanese razor. It is in mint condition, no rust or pitting, in the original factory packaging. The razor is in a narrow clear plastic sleeve and there is a strip of rust inhibiting paper in there. I am wondering if this paper loses its ability to protect over time. Perhaps I should change the paper or just add in a new strip with the old.

Also, after I dry my razors I wrap them up in VCI paper. I wonder if this is overkill. Maybe I should wrap them in something like wax paper with just a strip of VCI?

 

[LJS]

Yes over time it oxidizes and is used up so-to-speak. Yes it is probably overkill but do what makes you happy. I live in the humid SE US and never needed anything like that but razors stay in my home and not outside of course.

 

[Brianskeet]

VCI paper does lose its performance over time. You can get the plastic VCI tabs pretty cheap. I use them routinely in my tool boxes that live in the garage and they work well for me.

 

[Eastcoast30]

VCI paper does lose its performance over time. You can get the plastic VCI tabs pretty cheap. I use them routinely in my tool boxes that live in the garage and they work well for me.

Thanks.