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  1. 07-13-2016, 11:48 PM #1
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    Default Horn balm

    I have a few blades with horn scales and I've read that horn needs some kind of balm against cracks. What is it and where can I get it?
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    Pure neatsfoot oil works great. Available from Straight Razor Designs (as strop dressing).
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    And shoe stores and hardware stores and farm and ranch supply stores.
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    Neatsfoot oil works well. I've also used soft bees wax with pretty good results.
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    Yup, neetsfoot oil, at most Ace Hardware stores. About $6 for a bottle.

    Dip a Qtip and rub on the inside of the scales and the out, if it drinks it up give it another wipe. I do so with my coYup, neetsfoot oil, at most Ace Hardware stores. About $6 for a bottle.

    Dip a Qtip and rub on the inside of the scales and the out, if it drinks it up give it another wipe and buff after a few minutes, I do so with my collection every few months or so.

    For old razors, that I purchase, I soak in a zip lock bag about a ΒΌ full with neat’s-foot for a few days or a week. After cleaning with WD40 and steel wool. Then remove from the neatsfoot and clean again, won’t hurt the steel.

    I keep the bag with the neatsfoot, for the next pair, seems there is always at least one pair in there.

    Once dry polish with a good metal polish or Novus Plastic polish, it will make them gleam.

    Neetsfoot rehydrates, Beeswax seals and shines.
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