Thread: Blade oiling... ?

I have finally settled on air drying my blade after a shave, then a drop or two of Tuf-Glide on the pivot area, and then store in a silicone razor sock.

These socks are awesome:

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Like I said at the start of this thread, I don't use anything. I've seen too many oiled blades with rust under the oil. Oil does protect, but it also insulates the blade from drying air and if any residual water is left behind before the oil is applied it continues to do its work.

I've tried them all, couldn't see any benefit over proper drying and storage, and they're too much trouble to mess with both in application and removal. Without any clear benefit, it's hard to see the value of it.

I've had blades stored for over a year that show no discoloration or rust, and they shaved just fine out of storage with no stropping. I tend NOT to keep them in roll-ups or in any kind of sheath because that limits their access to drying air. If it makes you feel good to apply oils and go to the trouble of removing it, that's fine. My blades don't seem to care either way.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Hi there. The Eucalyptus oil I use is a brand named 'Bosisto's'. I doubt you can get it over there; and unfortunately I can't send you any (I tried once before) as it seems you can't post it to the US. It is labelled as '100% pure'. make sure you don't get one with water in it. As far as i know this is distilled from Eucalyptus leaves.

The oil I use can be used for cleaning (I use no chemicals at all for cleaning ion my house; just vinegar and the Eucalyptus) and you can apply it directly to minor wounds such as cuts and abrasions. It is also labelled as 'BP quality'; I'm unsure what that means...[EDIT] the Eucalyptus oil does not gum up at all, it is very, very light; it essentially dissipates or dries up in air, it is not an oil like a 'normal' oil, not at all like even very light machine oil...

The meaning if B.P is 'British Pharmacopeia'. It is supposed to set a standard of the purity of the essential oil and is used as a standard for essential oils by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration. So if it states 100% pure with the B.P on the label, in theory it should be. Some shonky suppliers may still adulterate it with water, but you would be unlucky to get that in the Australian made Eucalyptus oil.


Mick

I used to use clove oil as I did on my knives and swords. Been using INOX on my rifles for a while now and the INOX grease in my fishing reels. About a year ago I started using the INOX spray on razors and knives. Spray a little on a tissue and wipe over the blade. So thin and light it is only noticeable by smell. Wipe off with tissue before stropping and off you go. Be sure your blade is dry before applying.
So far no ill effects and no rust at all.
Regards,
Adam

Hey i have gun oil for my guns can i use a light coat of that on my straight razor when i get one

Originally Posted by jkshave

Hey i have gun oil for my guns can i use a light coat of that on my straight razor when i get one

Yes


Mick

Originally Posted by Adam G.

I used to use clove oil as I did on my knives and swords. Been using INOX on my rifles for a while now and the INOX grease in my fishing reels. About a year ago I started using the INOX spray on razors and knives. Spray a little on a tissue and wipe over the blade. So thin and light it is only noticeable by smell. Wipe off with tissue before stropping and off you go. Be sure your blade is dry before applying.
So far no ill effects and no rust at all.
Regards,
Adam

Os recommends INOX too, I keep a small rag soaked in it in a Ziploc bag, just for if I am going to store a razor fora while. The only downside is that your hand gets some.on it, so you have to be a bit careful not to get it everywhere.
I also used it last night to clean a bit of scuz off of my blade.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Os recommends INOX too, I keep a small rag soaked in it in a Ziploc bag, just for if I am going to store a razor fora while. The only downside is that your hand gets some.on it, so you have to be a bit careful not to get it everywhere.
I also used it last night to clean a bit of scuz off of my blade.

Well that's three of us that recommend INOX then. I use it from a small pump spay bottle and just gently squirt a little on the blade and run a cotton ball over it to spread it over the blade.


Mick

So far i've used wd-40 or tuff-glide. Either seems to work pretty well.

i use ballistol, been using it for 5 years now on my razors and no issues for me.