Quote Originally Posted by jeffy View Post
Sounds good. Thanks for the input. I've done a lot for reading in the Wiki (and posts) and really haven't found any info on what to do after you shave with your equipment.


Does anyone recommend a light coat of oil on the blade/pin?
Yes, a number of people do put a light film of oil on the blade after drying. I used to, but I finally came to realize that for razors in regular use, it was really not necessary. If you do opt to go with an oil film, simle mineral oil is all you need. There are more expensive oils out there, but they really do not provide any additional protection. Baby oil is mineral oil with some added fragrance. Honing oil (also know as food grade white oil) is another example.

Before applying the oil, the blade needs to be clean and dry, or the oil may not form a film. You will also need to wipe the blade with tissue to remove the oil film before stropping (unless you want an oily strop).