Thread: Vaseline/Baby Oil/WD40

Originally Posted by MrMagnus

keep em dry and away from moister after use and you dont need to use any oil. if u plan to not use it in a longer period of time i would recommend getting silica bags or Camelia Oil, baby oil or any other mineral oils works fine to but i perfer Camelia.

Is putting the razor away enough or is using oil/wd40 anyway better to make sure theres no water/moisture left?

Mineral oil, not the perfumed baby oil,,,my stored razors are checked every 6 months,,,no problem with them, in a cigar box with mineral oil on them.

Originally Posted by toroo

Is putting the razor away enough or is using oil/wd40 anyway better to make sure theres no water/moisture left?

I prefer to strop 10x on linen after shaving. It removes the last microscopic drops from the edge.

Here's a neat little trick, if you're still concerned: wipe your thumb and index finger over your nostrils and then on the blade. The fat of your nose skin should keep the blade in good condition.

I hear normal WD40 is a no-go...a chemist here said, "like dissolves like" being that normal WD40 is carbon based. I hear the wipes are alright however.

Personally, I strop on linen after shaving to ensure dryness, leave the blade on the stand without the blade fully in the scales. When I put one away in my rotation, I apply Tuf-Glide to the razor. This is what came with my first str8 kit and works fine for me. It's a light oil with an anti-rust ingredient.

That's my routine...ymmv

Originally Posted by Laurens

I prefer to strop 10x on linen after shaving. It removes the last microscopic drops from the edge.

Here's a neat little trick, if you're still concerned: wipe your thumb and index finger over your nostrils and then on the blade. The fat of your nose skin should keep the blade in good condition.

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Facial oil & salts do not compute with me either on a carbon steel blade Hirlau...nor would I recommend it

I'm with Hiralau - I don't get it.... That gave me visions of a blade slicing off fat tissue inside someone's nose.

Originally Posted by AirColorado

I'm with Hiralau - I don't get it.... That gave me visions of a blade slicing off fat tissue inside someone's nose.

That is plain silly Wiping fingers on nostrils to make them fat, then wipe fat on razor. Shooter has a point though, with the facial salt. I tried it a few times with good results, but I got lazy and stopped oiling/fattening my razors and went with just careful drying. Some got a few spots, most don't. I don't mind the spots.

WD-40= Water Displacement 40th test material

I looked up the description for the Tuf-Glide I use, for your info, it's oil free and: TUF-GLIDE penetrates hard to reach areas and displaces water. It provides cleaning, rust protection and lubrication. Pure mineral spirits carries the active ingredients and provides cleaning action. It quickly evaporates, and Sentrys proprietary ingredients bond to the surface. The bonding ensures long-lasting effectiveness, and reliable dirt free performance.

TUF-GLIDEs waterproof protection will not wash off and will not thicken in the cold (even down to -40°F/-40°C). It is dry to the touch so will not attract dirt like oil-based products, nor does it leave a slippery film like silicone. It is safe to use on wood and most plastics.

Again though, I thoroughly dry the blade, ensuring no moisture is left between the scales, especially the pivot area as I mentioned before, and let air dry on my razor stand before applying any Tuf-Glide.

As I mentioned, that came with my initial starter kit and was works for me....