Straight Razor Care, Oiling

[cmorris]

So, I have been reading about all things straight razor lately as I eagerly await getting a straight razor for Christmas, and I have noticed some mixed signals with respect to razor care. I know how badly carbon steel can rust without proper care. Several places seem to indicate that a razor should be oiled after each use and then cleaned with alcohol prior to the next use. Is this clean, oil, clean, oil cycle pretty standard. I don't seem to be hearing about that on this forum, so I'm beginning to question the validity of the other sources.

I am eager to be enlightened on this.

Thanks!

Carl