Lubricating safety razor

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Alex7, Mar 19, 2016.

  1. Alex7

    Alex7 Active Member

    Is it necessary to use oil for lubricating a safety razor?
     
    Alex7, Mar 19, 2016
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  2. subvet

    subvet Well-Known Member

    I have never done so nor have I ever been instructed by a manufacturer to do so. However, I've heard that a drop of mineral oil on the threads or down the handle will reduce crud buildup and binding. Can't hurt but I'd avoid the strong smelling oils like WD40 and stick with mineral oil.
     
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  3. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Ive used mineral oil on a TTO mechanism to make it smoother. But under normal conditions no need.
     
    RaZorBurn123, Mar 19, 2016
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  4. '65 G-Slim

    '65 G-Slim Well-Known Member

    I'll lube one when I first receive it, and after a good soaking in dishwashing liquid & hot water. After that, only if it gets gummed up again.
     
    '65 G-Slim, Mar 19, 2016
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  5. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Yup.
     
    swarden43, Mar 19, 2016
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  6. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    I have an old can of motor weight 3 in 1 Oil that I keep just for the 1 in 20 TTOs that need a lube job. But when they need it, the stuff works, it lasts, and no odor. The current version.
     
    gorgo2, Mar 19, 2016
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  7. blashe

    blashe Well-Known Member

    You can only use KY jelly
     
    blashe, Mar 19, 2016
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  8. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    I oil it after its soaked in hot water/dawn. Then, only as needed, with mineral oil. Rarely.
     
    DaltonGang, Mar 19, 2016
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  9. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    If a TTO is going to sit I'll put a drop into the shaft.
     
    Herm2502, Mar 19, 2016
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  10. AGHisBBS

    AGHisBBS Well-Known Member

    I like to put a half a drop of mineral oil on the threads of my three piece razors just to be extra sure that there will be no corrosion. Necessary, no, easy to do and peace of mind, yes. I swear this is what is keeping the softer aluminum threads on my Ikon Shavecraft like new with the stainless Ikon handle.
     
    AGHisBBS, Mar 19, 2016
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  11. '65 G-Slim

    '65 G-Slim Well-Known Member

    I'm looking at a can of 3 in1 right now. The old red can. Good stuff.
     
    '65 G-Slim, Mar 19, 2016
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  12. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    I noticed in the Amazon reviews that the red can (normal 3 in 1) contains something that over time might help accumulate grime, whereas the blue can that I have does not. Probably not a concern with razors like it would be with small motors, though.
     
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  13. Redfisher

    Redfisher Doesn't celebrate National Donut Day

    A little Vaseline on the threads of my 3 piece razors...
     
    Redfisher, Mar 19, 2016
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  14. preidy

    preidy Just call me Dino

    I too use a drop of mineral oil to lube my vintage adjustables. I also lube the threads of my 3 piece vintage and modern day razors.
     
    preidy, Mar 20, 2016
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  15. Freddie Jaye

    Freddie Jaye Member

    Thanks for the tip. I recently bought an "emergency" TTO at Sally Beauty, and the mechanism felt a bit creaky. A little 3-in-1 down the shaft last night, and the turning action is now really smooth.
     
    Freddie Jaye, Dec 19, 2019
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