Thread: Camellia Oil qustion

is it safe to use the oil off your Razor to your Strop and still leave it on your razor to your skin? has any one been doing this if so do you use one drop every time your done shaving? or every other shave?

Thanks everyone

fish4life,

Camellia oil (Tea Seed oil) is pressed from seeds of the Camillia family; it is used for a variety of purposes, including cosmetics and cookery. We may conclude from this that it is safe for human contact.

In order to prevent too much oil being transferred to your strop, I would gently wipe your razor with a tissue before stropping.

Post shaving, after cleaning & drying your razor, a light coat of the camellia oil should protect you razor.

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

Thanks Russ

Just a note, regular mineral oil works well too...

Chief

Agree with Russ, and also want to mention Lynn's alternative blade rust prevention ... Sewing Machine Oil.

Also I put a drop on my razors after every shave, and make sure the edge gets covered, as that is the most critical part. To do this, stroke from spine to the edge (the same way you strop) to ensure that you don't cut yourself or dull the blade edge.

Originally Posted by Tuxedo7

Agree with Russ, and also want to mention Lynn's alternative blade rust prevention ... Sewing Machine Oil.

Also I put a drop on my razors after every shave, and make sure the edge gets covered, as that is the most critical part. To do this, stroke from spine to the edge (the same way you strop) to ensure that you don't cut yourself or dull the blade edge.

I apply my oil with a Q-Tip from spine to edge in a stropping motion. Just wondering if it is more advisable to use a rag or tissue?

I've heard tissue recommended, and have used it to good effect (although I often get lazy and use my finger). The Q-Tip sounds like a good solution though. The drawback with my finger is that it is too fat to get in crevices (like near pivot), and may also impart some salt. I've also heard putting a drop on your pivot pin to get between the scales and shank and pivot. All sound like good ideas.

Also, I've heard Lynn recommend using tissue and NOT a rag as cotten is more abrasive and more likely to impact your edge ... so toilet tissue or kleenex is preferred over wash cloth, rag, etc.

Everyone has been very helpful.

Thanks allot for all the Info.

How do you guys feel about microfiber cloths to wipe razors dry?