Thread: Protective oil

Hi gents,

Just wondering what kind of protective oil can I use on my razor, something I can get hold of easy that works good. Also, when should I use it..I've seen some who say after every shave and some who say only when you don't use the razor for over 1 month..but I use my razor frequently

Thanks!

Hi Rawaz,

I use Camilla oil, which is also called tsuba or tea seed oil. This is a natural product which has been used on blades for centuries in Japan. Many people use a variety of oils made for guns and such, but I for one feel better about having something edible on my bkades, and potentially in any accidental cuts!

There are quite a number of threads on this that a quick search will turn up.

cheers,
cass

I have been using WD-40 sprayed on a piece of TP to wipe down my blades after each use for 2 years now with no adverse effects...

The only type of scales I have not used this with are the unfinished wood styles.... Like wood with just oil or wax rubbed on them....

I use some mineral oil that I got with my braun electric a couple of years ago.

I use the oil that came with my beard trimmer, I actually got a big bottle in Wal Mart. It's Wahl, not sure what kind of oil it is, but it's good for clipper blades, it must be ok for razors. On this subject, I have about 20 blades in rotation, what do you guys think about oiling them. Right now, I don't. They sit out on a marble tile on my bathroom counter. After I use it, I clean it, leave it open on a paper towel to dry while I get dressed. Before I leave, I close her up, and put her back in the rotation.
I don't want rust to build, especially on my vintage blades...Any thoughts?

I used the Wahl oil until it ran out, I believe that it is just like sewing machine oil which I know one of the guys here uses and he likes it.. I was thinking of changing to that also, but I use the WD-40 to remove the black gunk from taping the spines so it serves me for two purposes...

I had the same question and went with the mineral oil. It is a natural oil that can be ingested in the body that seemed a little better for me since i am new and, well not to good with the blade yet (got a nice cut this morn) It just seemed that if there was still a little wd-40 left on the blade i would rather not cut it into my face. Which this is just my opinion!