Thread: Oil for blade?

So AGAIN once I am LOOKING for a certain something I cant find it...
I was just wondering what oils are good for the razor.

Originally Posted by prezdead

So AGAIN once I am LOOKING for a certain something I cant find it...
I was just wondering what oils are good for the razor.

If you're looking for something to coat your razor with to protect against water spots and rust, then mineral oil will work just fine.

Originally Posted by commiecat

If you're looking for something to coat your razor with to protect against water spots and rust, then mineral oil will work just fine.

Alright cool. and just coat it after every use?

Originally Posted by prezdead

Alright cool. and just coat it after every use?

It's probably good practice but if you're using the razor often, I don't know that you need to coat the blade every time unless you keep it in an area with lots of moisture.

I have two razors that I only use on special occasions and those are the only two I keep oiled, since it could be months between shaves. If you use the razor at least once a week then I think you should be okay with just wiping it off, letting it dry (especially between the scales and in the pivot area), and then storing it.

ok sounds good thanks

Originally Posted by prezdead

So AGAIN once I am LOOKING for a certain something I cant find it...
I was just wondering what oils are good for the razor.

A lot of coverage on this and/or other forums already. Try (among many...do a search):

http://straightrazorpalace.com/pre-s...-preshave.html

http://straightrazorpalace.com/presh...oil-ideas.html

http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...-my-blade.html

These are just a few results from searching for "Baby Oil"

-Robert

I prefer white petrolatum (vaseline) due to its availability and thickness. I put vaseline on my blades after every use. I think vaseline is especially useful, and maybe better than other less viscous oils, when blades are stored for any period of time between shaves.

As an aside, whenever the use of vaseline is mentioned, someone will tell you it contains water. It doesn't.

I only use oil on razors I don't use for quite some time. I use Ballistol oil that I got when I purchased a Le Grelot. It's good oil, but I think other oils will suffice too.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

These are just a few results from searching for "Baby Oil"

-Robert

I searched "oil" and came up with nothing... then went looking and still didnt find anything.

Originally Posted by prezdead

I searched "oil" and came up with nothing... then went looking and still didnt find anything.

The word "oil" is to short for the search engine. Try this in google (without quotes):
"oil site:straightrazorplace.com"