Thread: Water Spots

I have quite a few razors, so razors sometimes do not get used for a few weeks. Making sure the razor is completely dry before being stored is critical. I dry the blades with a towel and then oil my blades with a 50/50 mixture of mineral oil and isopropyl alcohol. The isopropyl alcohol readily mixes with any moisture left on the steel and as the alcohol evaporates removes the water as well leaving behind a very thin layer of oil to protect the blade. If it is available in your area, I recommend 91% isopropyl alcohol as it has less water in it than the more common 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol. The mineral oil can be anything from medical grade mineral oil, gun oil, sewing machine oil, WD40, etc.