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

I feel like I wouldn't need to after every shave; but I'm asking because I am not sure.
Any feedback is appreciated.

After every shave. I store my razors in my bathroom and they need it. It harms nothing and only takes a few seconds to do it.

Same after each shave

Hello, buddyjason:

I put a light coat of camellia oil on the blade after every shave. My bathroom is a bit humid and I don't want to take a chance in the razors rusting. It's amazing how fast carbon steel begins to rust. Also, the oil does not hurt the blade, to my knowledge, anyway.

Regards,
Obie

I keep my razors in a razor roil in my bed, so out of the bathroom. I used to put oil on them after every shave, but I don't bother anymore. I just dry it off after shaving, strop it, then put it in the razor roll. No problems with rust. But I think it depends where you store it.

I oil after each use.

Rust is insidious. Once it starts, one has to get under it to remove it and keep it from returning.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure...

I picked up a micro fibre cloth and treated it with Tuf-Glide(R). Now I just use that to wipe them down after shaving and stroping.

Works great on knifes also!

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Are most straights stainless steel? If it's stainless, it shouldn't need oiled. If not, I would keep a light coat of oil on it at all times.

Most straights are carbon steel & even stainless can rust tho not as easily.

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Most straights are carbon steel & even stainless can rust tho not as easily.

Thank OZ. you are so right, that's why it is called "stain-less". It is very misleading. Oxidation is a B----. I'm oxidizing as we speak. Oil them blades and they will last a long time.
MIke