3 Piece Threads and Handles, OIL?

[Post_Shave]

Now that I have acquired an army of 3 piece razors, I’m wondering about protecting the threads. I also wonder about water getting into the handle threads after cleaning the razor. I can’t believe anything good can come from that.
I’ve seen some folks talk about mineral oil and even Vaseline. As I understand it, Wd40 was originally made for protection from water. All of those ideas seem to make me think of having a “floppy” head on my 3 piece. Additionally, im curious about those crazy folks that use a rubber washer on their 3 piece razors.
I’m certain that my mileage will vary, but I’d like opinions. (No! I’m not using locktite blue.)

 

[Shutterbug57]

When not in service, I leave my 3 piece razors broken down. They are brass, so I clean them and dry them then store them. When they are in use, I rinse them and store them assembled. I have never had a problem with them.

 

[Rosseforp]

If you must, a dab of Vaseline is fine.

 

[dmshaver]

When not in service, I leave my 3 piece razors broken down. They are brass, so I clean them and dry them then store them. When they are in use, I rinse them and store them assembled. I have never had a problem with them.

That’s my routine as well. Once or twice a year I’ll clean my razors & add mineral oil as a last step. Mineral oil is also added on my Tito’s. A silicone spacer is added on 3 piece razors to prevent wear marks from appearing on the underside of the blade tray.

 

[Atlantic59]

Vaseline is OK, and resistant to being washed out. There are silicone greases such as Napa Sil-Glyde that will work very well, have no odor and will not harm rubber or plastic parts.

A silicone washer is not a bad idea. It avoids the problem of over-tightening and for some razors gives you a bit of adjustability. You will notice some razors shave better when the handle is not completely tightened down, just a quarter turn or so back from that point.

 

[ike]

I use a bit of Vaseline now and then or a drop of gun oil: I use Zero Friction needle Oiler from Pro-Shot Products.

 

[Clayw]

That’s my routine as well. Once or twice a year I’ll clean my razors & add mineral oil as a last step. Mineral oil is also added on my Tito’s. A silicone spacer is added on 3 piece razors to prevent wear marks from appearing on the underside of the blade tray.

Never thought about a spacer, what size and where can I find therm?

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[Sicilian]

I use 3In-One oil on my three piece razors. Where do I find the silicone washers? That is a very good idea. I also put a drop of oil on the center post of my TTO razors too. With a precision oiler.

 

[dmshaver]

Never thought about a spacer, what size and where can I find therm?

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I'm not the first to use them. I discovered it here on B & B in a thread & have started using them.
#10 clear nylon washers, I picked mine up at Home Depot. I'm sure any big box hardware store will have them.

#10 Clear Nylon Washers at Home Depot

 

[JoWolf]

I use Molykote 111 once a month or so. I want to try out the spacer as well.

 

[Whilliam]

TSI 321, a synthetic ester used on guns and fishing reels.

 

[emwolf]

I have a 3 piece Tech my dad bought when he was stationed in Subic Bay back in the 1950's. It's been used by a lot of folks in my family and was never oiled. It was left coated in soap scum, sitting in shower stall, wiped but never cleaned. I cleaned it when I first got it back 7 years ago, but it was in tip-top working order. Newer razors with parts that can corrode perhaps need the TLC, but the old warhorses just keep on going.

 

[Atlantic59]

Never thought about a spacer, what size and where can I find therm?

If you want silicone o-rings instead of nylon washers a 5mm ID should fit. Can be found in the hardware store, probably the plumbing department.