You know I tested this whole thing because that is the kinda OCD person I really am...

January, (IIRC 2008) I honed and stropped a razor, I oiled it, wrapped it & boxed it, I then set it out on the front porch... 5 days later I opened the box, and did exactly what I recommend for people to do,,,

"Please just rinse off the oil and shave, that way the sharpness of the edge is on me, and not your ability or lack there of with stropping"


Guess what???

Yep rinsed the razor in hot water, and shaved,,,, from that point forward I never doubted it again...
But honestly don't take my word for it try it yourself,,,

BTW this has been tested out to 22 days later, that is the longest shipping time I have personally had