Originally Posted by
LAsoxfan
What I typically do to care for the blade in between shaves is to dip it in a solution of isopropyl alcohol and mineral oil once I've cleaned it after shaving. This accomplishes a couple of things. The alcohol will dry out any moisture as it evaporates, leaving a thin film of oil to protect your blade.
I use a jar that my last batch of martini olives came in. Olive jars tend to be tall and narrow (mine is about 5.5 oz), which is perfect for a straight razor. I washed it and filled it with about 4.5-5 oz of isopropyl alcohol and about a 1/2 tsp of mineral oil. Once the blade is cleaned, I dip the razor in and then let the solution run down into the pivot to get rid of any moisture hiding there. The last thing you need is your pivot corroding. Once the alcohol evaporates, the oil is left behind.