Thread: Blade oiling... ?

There was a thread a few days ago about this. I think for a couple less than 4-5 days a friend uses clove oil and it works fine, I use camelia. However, for more than 4 days in storage I use tuff glide or gun oil...it stinks, but works well. Now my friend who used the clove oil on his went out of town for about a week and a half, and had black spots on the blade when he came back; they polished out no problem with flitz, but better safe than sorry.

thanks tiddle,

I did a search but couldnt find anything specific on blending the oils for the blade itslef and how well a blended oil lasts. There was talk of essential scented oils you can buy that where alcohol concoctions but I haven't found anything on blending pure oils together and their longevity on the blade.
I already use paraffin oil and it works great, just want to make it smell nice as well but don't want any adverse affects on my razors.

I guess I could brave the eucalyptus oil.....

I had thought about that as well, since it's naturally anti-bacterial. I just don't think I will let it sit more than two or three days. I would definately make sure it was as thin a layer as possible too. Oh, well blending the oils...well, I would probably use a formula made for skin care, versus bath concoctions, or aroma therapy. Here's a good link with some ideas of ratios and mixing for different uses to start with. Essential oil uses and basic formula for anointing oil.