Quote Originally Posted by Sticky View Post
I haven't tried the Lucas product yet, but have used Hoppe's #9 and Breakfree CLP for guns, etc... since pre-1970. After seeing Ballistol remove crud that the former 2 didn't, I started using it for most purposes. The price is nice too, at about $10 for 16 ounces.

I tested Camellia, Mineral, and Ballistol oils against each other this summer and the Ballistol worked much better. The test conditions were far harsher than a razor will likely see. Under normal conditions, any of those 3 work fine for my razors.

Here's a test that was done a while back; too bad they didn't use WD-40...
I can tell you that WD40 offers little protection on tools in my garage. I use to spray down drill press, band saw etc. regularly but it offers little if any protection in high humidity. I think 90% of it is gone within a day or two. I have not tried ballistol but have Shooters Choice, and it is good for long term storage. I think you are correct in that producthat any of the former products would be fine for razor storage.
Having said that I will continue my camilia oil routine on my rotational shavers and think about using a more stable product for razors that are just being stored.
Mike