Razor Lube

Hi Gents.. Quick question. Since i do not live in a humid region for most of the year i have never put any lubricant on my razors after using, touching up etc.. This past summer here in Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan was unusually hot and muggy so upon inspection of my razors a few did have some minor water blemishes.. I have decided to start doing the right thing and lubricate all with a small amount of lube... I have hoppes #9, petroleum gel, penetrating oils and the such around but wondering what might be the standard you guys use? Heading to Home Depot shortly.. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Scott W

Silicone spray.

Been using Ren wax and haven't had any problems though my house is kept pretty dry. would like to know if any one has used it in a more humid environment with success.

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Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Silicone spray.

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I’m loving on silicone’s here lately, dry silicones are the best! Being you’re a shooter tcmichigander, pick up some of this next time you’re at a big box gun store. I love it - especially on my folding knives and lever guns.

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https://www.midwayusa.com/product/92...1-2-oz-aerosol

Sounds like you have plenty on hand and don't need to get more.

That was easy.. Silicone spray is always on hand at home.. Thank you fella's

Ballistol.
It rinces off with hot water.
But i dont use anything any more u less shipping a razor somewhere.

Hi Jerry... Like yourself i never put anything on my razors and never had any problems..A few weeks ago i noticed 2-3 ball point pen size black spots on my Koraat, likely from shaking my hands off.. I figure its not a big deal to put a quick swipe down the blade.. Scott W

Anything that’s being stored gets either slip 2000 or mineral oil wipes on real light, usually a dot at the pivot too because those always seem to have or get rust. I just work it in then wipe off the excess. My daily drivers I just use, leave open in a safe place to completely dry then back in the leather roll for next time. A couple I’ve had in there unused for extended periods of time with no oil and have had no issues. I live in a pretty mild area, my guess is relative humidity hangs around the 50% percent area most the year.

One thing is for sure, it never hurts to protect clean steel. If i had to guess, id bet more than 50% of the guys here use something on the blade. If its a one time thing or every time. Just be sure to let it dry 100% before putting any oils or lube on it so as to not trap the water under the protectant.

Ballistol.

Thanks for heads up Jerry.. I probably would have forgot to make sure they are totally dry..

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Thanks for heads up Jerry.. I probably would have forgot to make sure they are totally dry..

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Just discovered the hard way how valid Gasman’s observation is. I was lucky the rust spot was small and I caught it early.

I thought I had dried the blade well enough before putting a couple of drops of razor oil on, but I clearly had missed a spot. The razor was only put away in a drawer in a leather sheath for a week, but that was long enough to start rusting. Gonna polish the spot out tonight.

Im pretty sure i did the same when i was learning the ropes of SR Shaving.. I thought you were supposed to apply something everytime after use. Those razors have long sinse left my possession.. I am almost certain the tiny spots i found on the ones i have know were me shaking my hands in bathroom or even using hair brush.. I should have pointed out the razors im going to use something on now are going to be put into sleeves or boxes for a bit.. 3 will be stored until after Movember as they are going to be put in a set im putting together for that and the other 5-6 will be stored indefinitely..

It is probably best to use a non-toxic oil lubricant of some sort. Food-grade silicone is the lubricant used in most food processing plants. Mineral oil is suitable. REM oil and Ballistol are primarily mineral oil. I use Ultra-Lube which is a non-toxic vegetable based oil. I have not tried Frog Lube, but it should work as well.

Of course, the traditional oil for blades is Camellia oil.

Hoppes 9 would not be suitable as it contains solvents that are toxic, including kerosene and amyl acetate. It is a skin irritant, so it would be best to avoid it.

Food grade lube is the go.

I use Inox-MX3.

Another big plus you get from Silicone sprays they are petroleum neutral, which means they are very safe to use on plastics horn Ivory Tortoiseshell, they don't leave any kind of residue or build up from the product.

IKEA Skydd is a good food-safe mineral oil. It does, however, tend to pool after a while on very shiny steels but I've not noticed any rust resulting from this. In any case, keep your blades away from salty sea air and you won't go wrong.

Ballistol Or I like Nu Finish Car polish also.


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