Thread: 1st attempt

Originally Posted by VonDerBerg

So after a shave, dry the blade, apply oil and put away until the next shave right? The oil won't hurt the scales (celluloid and ebony)?

I would add a stropping before oiling to make sure working part of blade is clean and dry.

If you are oiling near pin, you are bound to get oil on scales. Ebony is an oily wood to begin with, just wipe excess off down the scale to ensure any color change is uniform. Celluloid, no problem just wipe off excess.

Hirlau, we share the same sutropical climate zone. I could not think of not using oil religiously down here. I have been using CLP break free gun oil (so appropriate for Floridians ) for my collection and that has worked best for me.