Originally Posted by
beluga
I use Ballistol because of its proven record.
The initial smell may not be to everyone's liking, but the smell evaporates quickly and Ballistol works well for straight razors and has many other uses.
I bought a 16oz (non-aerosol) can and fill small 3oz pump containers for home and when on overnight trips. I found this to be the easiest application method, but care needs to be taken that the spray-bottle does not leak when travelling.
Less commonly, it can also be found as wipes, which could be useful on trips as it would do away with the need to carry a (spray-)bottle that could break or leak in the suitcase and therefore needs protective wrapping.
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