Thread: Applying oil to the blade following a shave

Silly question but...what is the best way to apply oil to the edge after shaving when you put away the razor? Normally I would probably apply a few drops and then use a cloth to distribute it but I fear this might damage the edge. You could also cut the cloth or even yourself this way. What do you folks do?

I use a Q-tip to cover the entire blade on both sides with oil.

Apply 1-2 drops of oil on one side of the blade and spread it over that side with the Q-tip.

Repeat for side 2.

I picked up a very small (maybe 3 or 4 inches high) squirt bottle from hobby lobby and filled it with mineral oil. I squirt the blade on each side and rub with an old cloth diaper. Eventually, the diaper gets soaked with oil, and there is no reason to squirt the razor for a while. I do this after every shave as the last step before I put it away.

I simply put a drop of oil on each side and spread it with my finger swiping my finger from the back downward and off the edge of the blade.

Originally Posted by erickson

I simply put a drop of oil on each side and spread it with my finger swiping my finger from the back downward and off the edge of the blade.

+1 to the above

The oil i have is in a spray bottle. I try to spray a small amount on my finger then apread it on the blade with my fingers. Spine to edge

Sorry to hijack this thread but I have another question about oiling.

I have 8 razors and I shave once a week using a different razor every week so each razor is used once every two months. I am very careful to make sure each razor is dry dry dry after use and I keep them in a display case. With this kind of a rotation would it be necessary or recommended to oil my razors? Also, is it bad to put oil in the pivot pin area?

Thank you!

I find this whole string interesting. I shave every day with a straight edge and never oil the blade. I have no problem keeping an edge or with residual rust. However, I have to agree with "bmf2001", dry, dry, dry is essential. After shaving I wipe the blade clean with a cloth, blow any moisture off the scales and wipe again, then strop the blade several times to take the moisture off the edge and store it in a dry place. This method has worked for years. I do oil the pin once a month. If you rotate blades every day and won't get back to a particular blade for quite some time, maybe oiling the blade makes sense. I personally think oiling your blade everyday is overkill and unnecessary.

Originally Posted by topherb

I find this whole string interesting. I shave every day with a straight edge and never oil the blade. I have no problem keeping an edge or with residual rust. However, I have to agree with "bmf2001", dry, dry, dry is essential. After shaving I wipe the blade clean with a cloth, blow any moisture off the scales and wipe again, then strop the blade several times to take the moisture off the edge and store it in a dry place. This method has worked for years. I do oil the pin once a month. If you rotate blades every day and won't get back to a particular blade for quite some time, maybe oiling the blade makes sense. I personally think oiling your blade everyday is overkill and unnecessary.

I agree about dry. I forgot to mention i let the razor dry for 8 hours min before using oil. I use oil because my razor couls sit for many months before back into rotation. Also too much invested to take a chance.

You make a good point. I rotate razors every three-four months or so. I also live in a relatively dry climate. After restoring a razor I like to get to know it. I love my razors too and find no fault in protecting them with oil if your storing them for a long period.