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    When oiling a blade for storage etc.what kind if oil is ok? I have oil for a set of clippers - will that do? Otherwise it's baby or Olive...

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    For razors in frequent use, mineral oil or camellia oil are used. Baby oil is scented mineral oil. For longer term storage, an oil for preserving firearms is better but should be wiped off before shaving. Balistol is often recommended. Almost any oil intended to prevent rust will work. Vegetable oils that may oxidize into acidic by-products or sticky films are not recommended. If you have exotic scale materials, check with an expert. Silicon wipes and Renaisance Wax are also used.

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    I used Olive oil, as i had nothing else, left some staining which came off with a light rub, gona use Vaseline next time.

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    I have been a Tuf-Glide fan for years now its a great rust preventer it goes on real thin, and doesnt migrate like other oils do, especially on highly polished blades.

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    I've asked my barber this before and he said that olive oil does work but he uses mineral oil for all of his. And he has been shaving men with straights for 25 years.

    EDIT: My boyfriend asked his barber. He uses my log in. Said there no sense in having two registrations. MEN!

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    Quote Originally Posted by sheajohnw View Post
    an oil for preserving firearms is better but should be wiped off before shaving.
    +1 on that, I'm using CLP Break-Free (I had it). Smells great, wipes off easily. If it can keep a gun barrel rust free for ten years, it's plenty good enough for razor between shaves.

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    I tried oil but found using it a pain. Since then I've used nothing and have some razors that have been stored carefully for years with nothing at all on the blades. I check them all once a month, but I've never seen any staining or rusting.

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