Is there a need to oil a razor after use, and if so what shall i use?
Oil?
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I like to oil after use.
baby oil/mineral oil will do
baby oil/mineral oil will do
I use TuffGlide and apply it after honing a razor. Once it has dried, you wipe of the excess and dry the razor well after each use. Nothing more to do until the next time you hone it. Much lower maintenance than removing and applying oil before and after each use.
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Thanks both
I use tuf glide between honing as it's long lasting then a spray of ballistol every so often, i find that works for me.
Also you can use ballistol on a cromox balsa strop, as it's non reactant and kind on the skin so safe for this purpose as well.
Not to mention a tenner gets you one very large can.
Tuf glide is stricky to get hold of overe here btw, google should throw up some results.
Also you can use ballistol on a cromox balsa strop, as it's non reactant and kind on the skin so safe for this purpose as well.
Not to mention a tenner gets you one very large can.
Tuf glide is stricky to get hold of overe here btw, google should throw up some results.
+1 on mineral oil or baby oil 
...I oiled my blades ~1 month ago and still no rust or any signs of micro-corrosions
Robert
...I oiled my blades ~1 month ago and still no rust or any signs of micro-corrosionsRobert
After every shave i pad it dry, blow the pivots dry, and give it a light coat of baby/mineral oil. But you really don't have to so long as you dry it and keep it moisture free you shouldn't have a problem.
I like Camelia a little better and can be found at WoodCraft or other hobby wood suppliers in the sharpening section.
Added benefit: Webite that I saw recently indicated that Camellia oil is also good for slicking down the hair of Sumo wrestlers.... (for any of you Sumo wrestlers out there....)
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Thanks fellas
I'm a STR8 newbie too and I gotta ask, is oiling the blade of the STR8 you're going to use every day really necessary?
In one of his posts somewhere I saw where Joel contends it's not necessary, even in the humid bay area where he lives. Here in Texas we run the AC almost all summer so the indoor humidity is really low.
For now I coat with Vaseline after my save (My first thought though is, am I just trapping any residual moisture left on the blade by doing this?) Then, in the evening, when I have a little more time, I clean the blade and strop it for use the next morning. This means the blade is 10 or so hours unprotected. I know it doesn't take rust long to form - it happens immediately in some environments. I've seen that with my own eyes. But what about in a dry home?
So, if I'm not storing my razor in a humid bathroom between shaves and I'm using it every day is oiling really necessary?
In one of his posts somewhere I saw where Joel contends it's not necessary, even in the humid bay area where he lives. Here in Texas we run the AC almost all summer so the indoor humidity is really low.
For now I coat with Vaseline after my save (My first thought though is, am I just trapping any residual moisture left on the blade by doing this?) Then, in the evening, when I have a little more time, I clean the blade and strop it for use the next morning. This means the blade is 10 or so hours unprotected. I know it doesn't take rust long to form - it happens immediately in some environments. I've seen that with my own eyes. But what about in a dry home?
So, if I'm not storing my razor in a humid bathroom between shaves and I'm using it every day is oiling really necessary?
I say that you don't need to oil your blades unless you plan on not using them for a while.
For instance, if you've got tons of razors.
Me, I've got three. So when I put one away, I know I'm just going to shave with it the next morning - why go through all the trouble? I don't keep my razors in the bathroom, so they don't get exposed to any humidity.
Just dry your razors very carefully and give them a few strops on the linen after the shave, they'll be fine.
For instance, if you've got tons of razors.
Me, I've got three. So when I put one away, I know I'm just going to shave with it the next morning - why go through all the trouble? I don't keep my razors in the bathroom, so they don't get exposed to any humidity.
Just dry your razors very carefully and give them a few strops on the linen after the shave, they'll be fine.
I say that you don't need to oil your blades unless you plan on not using them for a while.
For instance, if you've got tons of razors.
Me, I've got three. So when I put one away, I know I'm just going to shave with it the next morning - why go through all the trouble? I don't keep my razors in the bathroom, so they don't get exposed to any humidity.
Just dry your razors very carefully and give them a few strops on the linen after the shave, they'll be fine.
For instance, if you've got tons of razors.
Me, I've got three. So when I put one away, I know I'm just going to shave with it the next morning - why go through all the trouble? I don't keep my razors in the bathroom, so they don't get exposed to any humidity.
Just dry your razors very carefully and give them a few strops on the linen after the shave, they'll be fine.
I'm with Huntmol on this - if the razor is in regular use and well cared for, then you don't need anything. I have been using the same razor for years, day in, day out. Never oiled it. Never had any rust or water stains. I do take care to dry it particularly well and try not to get the pivot wet, and always strop it and let it air dry for a good long time before putting it away.
If you don't use the razor often, then its only sensible to oil it.
Regards,
Neil
If you don't use the razor often, then its only sensible to oil it.
Regards,
Neil
Which is the better Tuf-Glide applicator to use with razors?
The precision applicator:
Bottle? I might imagine this and a cotton ball would work well enough:
Or the cloth version:
Thanks.
The cloth seems to go to waste. You can be much more precise with the ... wait for it... precision applicator.
I haven't bought my first straight yet, but have used this on my Spydercos for years. Now if my two Spydercos would sell over on B/S/T I could buy a straight!
It's a circle of life kinda thing.
I haven't bought my first straight yet, but have used this on my Spydercos for years. Now if my two Spydercos would sell over on B/S/T I could buy a straight!
It's a circle of life kinda thing.
StillShaving,
I have all the Sentry Solution products you have shown.
The large refill bottle and the TufCloth are the products best suited for use with a straight.
The pouch that the TufCloth comes in seems to start allowing the carrier to evaporate very quicky - the 'zip-lock' starts to fall apart after a couple of weeks of use.
Get yourself a large version of the clips that are used to seal coffee pouches; these have worked very nicely for me, and really helps to keep the cloth moist
Have fun !
Best regards
Russ
I have all the Sentry Solution products you have shown.
The large refill bottle and the TufCloth are the products best suited for use with a straight.
The pouch that the TufCloth comes in seems to start allowing the carrier to evaporate very quicky - the 'zip-lock' starts to fall apart after a couple of weeks of use.
Get yourself a large version of the clips that are used to seal coffee pouches; these have worked very nicely for me, and really helps to keep the cloth moist
Have fun !
Best regards
Russ
Personally i tend to hone my razors one go, so i use the large bottle and a small microfibre cloth, 4 dabs of tuff glide is enough to protect all of my razors.
IT's good stuff, but for general oiling i still use ballistol.
IT's good stuff, but for general oiling i still use ballistol.
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