What oil is best for short/long term razor storage?
What oil is best for short/long term razor storage?
I've used Hoppe's gun oil, and since that ran out, I've used a few drops of WD-40, but it's not oil. Now I've got a full unopened quart of military surplus LSA (Lubricant-Small Arms) I've been intending to use. What are your thoughts regarding the regular use of this on my razors, or is there something better? If LSA's not going to work, I need to know why not? Will it hurt the razors?
Gary
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given that there are some unused razors that have survived from the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s until now in perfect mint condition and with the application of no oil or vaseline, is the application of oil necessary or desirable to preserve a razor?
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Re: What oil is best for short/long term razor storage?
I appreciate the advice guys. It's been two years now, and the LSA seems to be working quite weil on my razors. Some are in a regular rotation, and some are in long term storage. I have one that sat for about a year and a half with the LSA on it, and it wiped right off and had done it's job well.brothers wrote:I've used Hoppe's gun oil, and since that ran out, I've used a few drops of WD-40, but it's not oil. Now I've got a full unopened quart of military surplus LSA (Lubricant-Small Arms) I've been intending to use. What are your thoughts regarding the regular use of this on my razors, or is there something better? If LSA's not going to work, I need to know why not? Will it hurt the razors?
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
Re: What oil is best for short/long term razor storage?
Thanks for the post!
Re: What oil is best for short/long term razor storage?
Following up after yet another two years has flown by. The LSA still works great after 4 years and a straight razor rotation of about 14 of my favorite razors. As I posted earlier, I bought a full unused quart of it and I've only used an ounce or so. It'll last far beyond my active shaving days.brothers wrote:I appreciate the advice guys. It's been two years now, and the LSA seems to be working quite weil on all of my razors. Some are in a regular rotation, and some are in long term storage. I have one that sat for about a year and a half with the LSA on it, and it wiped right off and had done it's job well.brothers wrote:I've used Hoppe's gun oil, and since that ran out, I've used a few drops of WD-40, but it's not oil. Now I've got a full unopened quart of military surplus LSA (Lubricant-Small Arms) I've been intending to use. What are your thoughts regarding the regular use of this on my razors, or is there something better? If LSA's not going to work, I need to know why not? Will it hurt the razors?
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444