Thread: oiling the razor?

hey all. I havent got my razor yet, it should be coming soon hopefuly. what i was wondering was,
How i should oil the blade if i am not going to use it for a while?
What kind of oils should i use?
Also is it ok if some seeps into the pivot?

I just use regular mineral oil (unfragranced baby oil). I have a tiny bottle of it next to the sink; after drying a razor with toilet paper or my t-shirt I put a drop of oil in the pivot area. Some guys leave their razors out open for 15 minutes after a shave to make sure they're good and dry, but I've got a cat (nuff said).

For regular use, I just wipe off the soap with cotton balls and alcohol; it also acts as a dessecant. I wipe off the excess alcohol with a kleenex and it's good until its next turn.
For long term storage, I just use mineral oil. It's usually in the same section as alcohol and peroxide, to be used as a laxative. $2-3 per bottle that will last you a lifetime.

mmm, alcohol peroxide and laxitives... sounds like a party lol. thanks ill get some mineral oil. i could use it on my knifes as well.

Door hinges, lock cylinders, hair clippers and cutting boards to name a few more uses.

Mineral oil is wonderful stuff!
I use it to oil the moving parts on certain food service equipment where the moving part would be in close proximity to the food.
I use it because its food grade and it doesn't gum up.
Funny,it never occured to me that I could use it on my pocket knives or straight razors until now.

I've used WD40 as a cleaning aid before. Is there anything wrong with using it on stored razors?

James.

I've heard that it might do funny things to C-steel but I'm not sure how true it is. It's a good water displacer though.

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

I've heard that it might do funny things to C-steel but I'm not sure how true it is. It's a good water displacer though.

Cheers Ilija. There's not been any short term effects, besides smell. But longer term storage might be a different matter I guess.

James.

Another issue is that it may not be too good on exfoliated skin. Try to get your hands on an msds. Mineral oil is safe as it's food grade.