Need help

[sean121718]

Hey guys can anyone help me out with somethinh... I need to know what kind of oil to use on my razors when they are not being used and the proper protocol as far as oiling them up is concerned....As always thanks

[SirStropalot]

Hi Sean,

Rather than type a lot, there's a thread started earlier about oiling and different products, etc. it should help you. I've experienced the same issue they describe using Camellia oil. I use Renissance Wax on mine for extended storage and also apply it to those in rotation. I only rotate 3 or 4 razors so I don't oil them, but do clean and dry them very carefully after use and inspect them between uses on a day or two basis http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...our-razor.html

Regards,
Howard

[Naallen12]

I use paraffin oil, a food grade mineral oil available at any chemist. Works a treat on my razors :-)
also doubles as an laxative if you need it....

good luck,
Nick

[tiddle]

I use chamelia oil on my blades that are in regular rotation that only sit a few days at most. Anything I am working on or going to sit in storage longer I use Tuff Glide; the stuff stinks, but works great. Honestly if you can find a plastic bottle with a felt tip applicator, or The little cotton applicator like Lynn sells on SRD they are worth the few bucks you pay. I apply the oil, let it sit for a few seconds, take my middle finger and slowly run it down the belly of the blade (minding the edge), flip the razor over so the edge faces away (always away) from me, repeat, then put it away.

[Havachat45]

I use the light 3 in 1 machine oil on a make-up removal pad (SWMBO hasn't noticed yet...hehehe)
Obviously, you fold the pad over the SPINE of the blade

[Eekspa]

Mineral oil, Eucalyptus oil, or even thin coat of Vaseline on a cue tip.

[sean121718]

I appreciate the help guys.I'm going with the mineral because it seems easy enough and I'm a novice and the mineral oil should suffice and I only have 5 razors in my rotation....as always thanks guys

[SirStropalot]

Hey Sean,
Mineral oil works well, but it does tend to not stay evenly spread on the metal, especially if it's highly polished. It tends to bead up and collect in little pools. Some have had success mixing a small amount of bees wax in the oil. Here's a thread that tells about it. The pertinent posts are the first and last. http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...revention.html I started to use it once, but had trouble finding bees wax. By the time my wife found it at a health food store I had bought the Renissance Wax. I now have a brick of bees wax so if you decide to try it and can't find bees wax, PM me with an address and I'll cut a chunk off and send it to you.

Regards,
Howard

[randydance062449]

The number one rule is to make sure your razor is clean & dry before you apply anything.
If you don't then you will simply trap the moisture underneath and that causes rusting to start.

[tiddle]

+1 to randydance on that one.