Thread: Blade oiling... ?

I found some stains after a week of daily use on the spine of my first razor, an entry level 5/8 TI, despite methodically washing the blade with the hottest water from the tap, drying with ultra absorbent kitchen paper towel and leaving it out to air in the bedroom. I was also doing 10 strokes on linen and 20 on leather after each shave. I then decided to use some oil. First tried Camelia oil but soon found that if I left it for a wee bit longer than usual, it would start to congeal and was a pain to wipe off. I've since been using Ballistol spray with excellent results and it even has a nice nozzle to target the pivot pin. Stinks like nobody's business though. Richard (riooso), I would be interested on your review of your oil applicator (ease of use, and how do you get the oil to the razor's edge without risking snagging the applicator on it). Saw it at Rasurpur and questioned whether, at €17, it was a worthwhile investment

Originally Posted by riooso

I use a mixture of Ballistol and Corrosion X and I apply it using the following applicator that I got at Japan woodworkers. I originally had a problem with one of my razors but none since I started oiling the blades every time I finish a shave. The process has served me well for a long while now.







Later,
Richard