Thread: Ballistol/ Water Mix

Still trying to get an answer for this...maybe the trird time is the charm?

There is a lot of discussion on using Ballistol as a lubricant/protectant for straight razors. The one thing not mentioned is the mixture, the product is designed to be mixed with water. I am sure someone on this forum that can explain what mixture would be best for lubricating and using a protective wipe on the pivot and blade of a straight razor. The can shows mixtures of anywhere from 10% to 90% water.

Thanks for your input.

I only use ballistol straight out of the can, no mixing with water. You CAN mix it down as the instructions say, but adding any water when trying to protect a razor from corrosion is probably not going to help.
Even ballistol site says for most applications just use it straight.
I've only watered it down to use as a cutting fluid.

Just got mine and not even thought about diluting it with water. I got both the bottle which I use to put a drop on the blade and an aerosol which I use to spray into the pivot area.
I've tried several different things but after looking at what others use Ballistol seems to get more recommendations. I like the fact that it drives moisture out and it's safe. Other oils seem to go sticky and Clippercide looks like you should wear a bio hazard suit to use it, I gave my can to a local barber!

I agree with RoyalCake,.. I wouldn't use water mixes for protection,. the Ballistol has pretty low viscosity anyway so I don't really think you need to mix it for this purpose..

I was thinking of using ballistol for strop conditioning as well, anyone tried that by any chance?

The answer is on Ballistol's website:



Regards,
Neil

Hi, have been using it on str8's for sometime (can's almost empty). I use it straight, just spray and wipe the excess. Haven't had a problem with it.

"self answer": always looked under strop ballistol keywords... but a leather ballistol yields better results ... one of many.. CLICK