Thread: Preserving straight razor question

There are many ways to store razors. There is a product called R.I. G. that I use . I just put a light coat on the blade and make sure it gets on the hinge pin. I then wrap in wax paper (the same stuff we use in the kitchen) the put it in the coffin or just a plastic container then to the safe. I have stored razors there for as long as 20 years with no problem.

save your money,
make simple, keep away your blades ( at least the carbon one) from moisture and you ll never get rust.If you can not, the silicate gel is your friend.

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I like Ballistol. It's a protectant,rust inhibitor, and a lubricant. I like it because it doesn't get gummy over time and works well on my razors and other items.

For long term storage AG Russell makes a product called no rust. It's a silicon based product. Once applied it lasts forever and gives 100% protection. I've used it for years.

I like all of these ideas but don't do the same as any of them myself!

There are so many options and most if not all of them work well. Go to your local hardware store or sporting goods store and find one of these mentioned. Dry the blade and coat it. Keep it dry while in storage and you will be good to go.

Be reasonable but don't over think it.

Ballistol for me.

thanks for all the replies all. Probably just going to go pick up some ballistol from a local store. Have a good week all

It really depends on what the length of storage is

Basically the 1-2 month term is where things change

Less than that most everything mentioned will work, longer than that then you have to reconsider the WHOLE razor not just the steel

Oils, grease, many lubes are just NOT designed for long term storage especially when you take the scales into account

For long term storage look into VCI paper