Thread: Vaseline/Baby Oil/WD40

I have these 3 options to use on my razors after i shave with them to prevent them from rusting. Which one should i use?

I keep seeing these pop up here and on other places. Is it a matter of preference or is 1 obviously better then the other?

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.

Originally Posted by toroo

I have these 3 options to use on my razors after i shave with them to prevent them from rusting. Which one should i use?

I keep seeing these pop up here and on other places. Is it a matter of preference or is 1 obviously better then the other?

I use food grade mineral oil, that way im not concerned with it getting on my face but all of them will work. It is up to you, some guys like tuf glide some like silicone spray ect. Use what works for you that is easy to apply and clean off, you can also dust them with baby powder or so im told Hope this helped a bit.

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 toroo

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

im not using oil on any of my razors right now. i make sure thay are dry when i put them away.. i do have some silica bags in a few of my boxed razors.

using oil is safer yes, but you also will haf to wipe it off and on every time you use the razor. if u dont mind doing that every time you use it then why not, it only gives you more protection against the possiblility of rust getting on the blade.

depends alot on the air you live in aswell. if you have a high moist% in your country then oil can be a good thing to use regularly

Originally Posted by MrMagnus

im not using oil on any of my razors right now. i make sure thay are dry when i put them away.. i do have some silica bags in a few of my boxed razors.

using oil is safer yes, but you also will haf to wipe it off and on every time you use the razor. if u dont mind doing that every time you use it then why not, it only gives you more protection against the possiblility of rust getting on the blade.

depends alot on the air you live in aswell. if you have a high moist% in your country then oil can be a good thing to use regularly

Yes, forgot to mention as well....aside from putting on the Tuf-Glide, I also store my razors in a large sealed Ziplock bag with several silica packets as well. This has worked for me, and as I use each razor for 1 week per, I can leave the oil on then for approx 2 months between rotations.

And keeping the scales dry, especially the pivot is important as well, as I learned a year ago when a small dot of rust appeared right beside the pivot pin, lost a little bit of gold wash getting rid of the rust spot. (ouch)

But good, moisture free storage is vital....

Camellia oil is not recommended if your razors are likely to be stored for some time. Ballistol is a better alternative. Another tip is to buy a dispenser that works via a wick in the top - the bottle can be filled in the bottom part and the oil then wicks up leaving your fingers well away from the edge. As others have said, make sure the razor is dry before you put away or apply oil.