Thread: Is Rubbing Alcohol ok for a Straight Razor?

Originally Posted by robert2286

Rubbing alcohol does not rust!!! It will completely strip the oils from your blade... Leaving it unprotected ! I use alcohol often to clean my razor and then apply camila oil when the blade dries! Barbacide for sterilization for sure...and like mentioned above... It helps with the drying of the blade

I use alcohol on my blade after every shave to speed evaporation of any remaining water. I have mine in a small spray bottle, immediately dry the blade, let it air dry while I get dressed then strop and hit it with silicone. Contaminated alcohol can and will promote rust. Alcohols have a tremendous ability to mix with and carry water. That water will cause rust if allowed to hang around. Keep your bottle tightly capped and do not soak your blade in it.

I use silicone spray for a rust preventative. Many brands are labeled as safe for incidental food contact and if that puts you off, food grade is widely available. I do not allow alcohol or silicone on my scales.

Originally Posted by Splashone

I use alcohol on my blade after every shave to speed evaporation of any remaining water. I have mine in a small spray bottle, immediately dry the blade, let it air dry while I get dressed then strop and hit it with silicone. Contaminated alcohol can and will promote rust. Alcohols have a tremendous ability to mix with and carry water. That water will cause rust if allowed to hang around. Keep your bottle tightly capped and do not soak your blade in it.

I use silicone spray for a rust preventative. Many brands are labeled as safe for incidental food contact and if that puts you off, food grade is widely available. I do not allow alcohol or silicone on my scales.

Agree 100%! I do the same but use camila oil instead of silicone! We clean wire harnesses and canon plugs at my job with alcohol as well

Bump, would wiping the razor (blade, not the scales obviously) down with regular store-bought alcohol help with evaporation and prevent oxidization?

Originally Posted by Pedigree

Bump, would wiping the razor (blade, not the scales obviously) down with regular store-bought alcohol help with evaporation and prevent oxidization?

IMHO I would say that it would help with the evaporation of water but not prevent oxidation. You have to protect the blade from the moisture in the air (humidity).

Just my 2¢