proper oil for straight razor

**59caddy** · 05-31-2009, 06:32 PM

what is the best oil to keep on the blade after stropping. i have had no rust or pitting yet, but after buying more razors

some may not be used for a little while. i have mineral oil but this seems a little thick.

**Bill S** · 05-31-2009, 06:39 PM

Camellia oil, Boeing TufGlide, Rig Gun grease....lots of stuff will work. Probably the best advice is to use some kind of light wt oil unless you anticipate long term storage. I would avoid oils that could go rancid like olive oil. Personally, I use camellia oil if I think I need oil. Usually I don't oil anything that is part of a regular rotation.

**mbhodges** · 05-31-2009, 07:02 PM

I'm in the same boat as bill. Most of my rotation doesn't get oiled. Only long term stuff or if I decide to travel with them I will oil them so I know if they are in a high moisture are they have a fighting chance. I use camelia if I need to oil.

**BHChieftain** · 06-02-2009, 01:36 PM

I use mineral oil with good results.
-Chief

**zib** · 06-02-2009, 01:58 PM

I just switched over from Mineral oil (Wahl's clipper oil) to Camelia oil available at SRD, quite reasonable too. I was surprised. What kept me from buying it in the past was the high price. Not so at SRD. You can get a 4oz bottle for around 7 USD if I'm not mistaken. That will last you a lifetime...and it leaves no residue....Try it, you'll like it....

**TexasBob** · 06-02-2009, 05:31 PM

I too use Camilla oil. One of my razors picked up some dark spots that were a bear to get out with metal polish. Now when I put one away for more than a few days I give it a bit of Camilla oil. No more spots.

Mine comes in a spray bottle but I don't spray directly on the blade. Instead I spray just a bit on a small wad of toilet paper and wipe the blade down with that. I think it gives me a finer coat this way. Not quite as sloppy as just spraying it on. Does it matter? I don't really think so; I just feel a little tidier that way.

**warpigs421** · 06-02-2009, 05:45 PM

Anyone ever try that 3 In 1 Household oil that's used around the house for gen'l. purpose tasks (door hinges and what not)?

I can't see that being more caustic than gun oil as some suggested.

**Howard** · 06-02-2009, 07:53 PM

I've been having good luck with Camellia Oil. A very light coat will do the trick. I put one drop on either side of the razor and rub it out with my fingers. I use this on my own razors and on razors that I ship out to all kinds of locations including many with salt air (Florida, coast of Australia, California, etc.) and have never had a problem. It also gets very humid here in Massachusetts and the blades stay shiny.

**fccexpert** · 06-03-2009, 12:55 PM

None unless it is going into long term storage; light petroleum oil if it is.

**BHChieftain** · 06-03-2009, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by zib

I just switched over from Mineral oil (Wahl's clipper oil) to Camelia oil available at SRD, quite reasonable too. I was surprised. What kept me from buying it in the past was the high price. Not so at SRD. You can get a 4oz bottle for around 7 USD if I'm not mistaken. That will last you a lifetime...and it leaves no residue....Try it, you'll like it....

Any particular reason why you switched from mineral oil to camelia?
-Chief

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