Thread: Long Term Use and Storage of Straight Razors

Originally Posted by gnoils

How about camellia oil?

Sy

I don't know what "camellia oil" is made of. If you Google "camellia oil ingredients" you'll understand my uncertainly.

In particular, I don't know what SRD's "camellia oil" is made of. If it's vegetable-based, I'd avoid it.

. Charles

Originally Posted by stonehenge

I had a problem with camellia oil even though I have seen it recommended. It hardened much like cpcohen's description of veggie and nut oils. It also ran off the blade in spots, leaving it unprotected, and pooled in others, hardening and leaving stains that had to be buffed out. I use a very new, oily silicon cloth now to wipe all my razors down every 4 or 5 months and do far not a single problem.

I bought a bottle of this and been using them to lightly coat my razors after shave, probably should have done a quick research on it first. How long does it take to harden and get gummy? I also find that it runs off the blade in spots if I applied too much, if I applied very thin layer it seems ok, though I now worry that the thinner it is the faster it will dry and thicken up.

What is oily silicon cloth? Is it a normal cloth infused with silicone based grease? Where do you get them?

Sy