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    What oil would u recommend for rust prevention

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    The most common one I see around the forum is mineral oil after towel drying and letting the razor sit for a couple of hours to completely air dry. Beyond that, people use all sorts of things such as gun oil, wd-40, etc. etc.
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    camelia / tsubaki oil is what I use Not the cheapest but I have to oil my carbon kitchen knives as well

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    I got a new Thiers Issard and in the directions they recommended Vaseline. I am not sure if I would try it but seems like it would work.
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    I just use baby oil
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    Besides the excellent advice so far (make sure the razor is shave-ready, stropped, and use a flatter angle) I'd also suggest, as you become more confident, trying a "buffing" kind of stroke in the thicker areas. Very short strokes in a back and forth motion - I've found it can sometimes be a safer way to get through a tougher area than trying a solid stroke and having it hang up (and cut!) half way through. Also remember to do whatever you can to stretch the area very well.

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    Sounds like you need a big heavy wedge! Sorry, just partial to them.

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    I suggest working on your prep. I have a very difficult beard. If I do the minimum prep (wash face, splash warm water, lather), I can shave with a disposable blade razor but not a straight. I have to use castile soap, wash 2 or three times, warm water splash and a pre-shave (I use Proraso). Of course, a good lather is required. Everyones beard is unique. You may need to try different things to make sure the beard absorbs some water. The natural oils that cover the beard may not be removed fully by the soap you are using or many soaps leave oils and fats of their own on the beard the repel moisture. The hot towel prep is using high heat and moisture to soften the beard. If your beard feels like sandpaper, a straight won't cut it.
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