Thread: How often do others oil the blade to prevent rust?

Take no chances, I oil every day. The razor too!!!

I do not oil my razors. After each use i wipe them dry with a towel, strop few times with my palm and then put it away. Either in rack or razor box and put it in a drawer. I've never had no problems with rust.

Originally Posted by Sailor

I do not oil my razors. After each use i wipe them dry with a towel, strop few times with my palm and then put it away. Either in rack or razor box and put it in a drawer. I've never had no problems with rust.

Me neither, up until now. If it ever changes then I will change my habits. It can't hurt to go with the consensus. I rinse them in hot water, dry well letting the residual heat deal with the stuff I can't see and strop on linen. However, the rotation's growing and should I ever feel the need to fall into the consensus, I won't hesitate. Do what works, if it's just two or so razors in constant use, I doubt oil is necessary, but it won't hurt.

Originally Posted by Joed

Leaving lather on your blade will cause black rust. Been there, done that. Had some lather on the inside of the scales and didn't notice. Now I have a nice black spot in that area. Polish will not get it out either.

Well, you wipe it off. Don't leave lather on the blade. I meant more along the lines of any residue at the unseen level since my blades aren't shiny clear after use. How does one get lather inside the scales?