Thread: Oil to protect blade?

What do you guys use to protect blades? I bought a small can of WD-40 nad a small bottle of 3-in-1 multipurpose oil.

Are either of these okay to use for straights? Or any blades for that matter?

Thanks

-Sunny

Either or, it doesn't matter , everyone has a preference, but oil comes in many forms and then you can also use a wax like Renwax. Or like most everyone I know, if you use it regular no oil at all, just dried properly, I use wd-40 and gun oil, or Balistrol. So your fine. Tc

If you are talking about protecting the razors as they are being rotated from shave to shave,,, then a heavy coat of mineral oil would be fine.

I use Ballistol. It's a great lubricant and protective oil. It doesn't turn gummy over time.

I usually apply Vaseline oil for oenological use (is inert ...so not chemical thins on blade) but I think a Good choice can be fat Vaseline .. Is better if you want repose razor for long time

Mineral oil works great! It's also cheap. It protects and it's easy to remove. I also use it on my oil stones.

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Sandycrack

Originally Posted by Sunshine1

What do you guys use to protect blades? I bought a small can of WD-40 nad a small bottle of 3-in-1 multipurpose oil.

Are either of these okay to use for straights? Or any blades for that matter?

Thanks

-Sunny

As has been said, there are many choices out there and WD40 is a good choice. I use the Ballistol as it rinses off easily with hot tap water however I do use the WD40 on occasion.

That's one of the interesting things about those of us who love this age old art of shaving with straight razors and that's 'PP' Personal Preference'.

You'll be fine take your time and enjoy the ride!

It's a Long Strange Trip, but well worth the Journey!

Any oil is better than no oil but WD40 over time can evaporate . I learned this the hard way. Mineral oil would be my suggestion. On the razors i use when i'm through shaving i dry and coat with a light coating of mineral and on the razors i store i use not only the mineral oil but also use R. I. G. Then wrap in wax paper from the kitchen for storage. I have used this method for over 30 years on knives and a few razors. It seems to work well.

I treat mine with Tuf-Glide
It works great for me.

4 pts. denatured alcohol to 1 pt. mineral oil, the solution being given a shake. Dip blade in solution briefly, avoiding the scales. Leave opened to dry for 15 mins. so that the alcohol can evaporate before folding up the razor and storing it away.