I have an adjustable razor that needs to be lubricated. I’ve read many places that people use mineral oil - but wasn’t sure if there was a brand or if it comes in specific grades that I need to consider.
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Oil Recommendations for Razors
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I’m gathering just need a few drops correct? I don’t need to really lube it down
Thank you brother!
Longhaultanker
Sr. Shave Member
Ordinary baby oil, J&J or Walmart brand is mineral oil with a perfume added. I use baby oil to lube all my straight razors and electric hair clippers. Baby oil is cheap and widely available.
Roger that - much appreciated! No sense spending a bunch of money when it is all the same!
mrdoug
"TSC's Shave Sales Deal Finder"
I use the same. I have a small travel sized bottle which will probably last me a decade. Not to mention, occasionally in use I get a whiff of the scent and it reminds me of when my kids were young. Priceless.
brit
Sr. Shave Member
when i buy tto/adjustables in the wild/ebay etc i give them a good soak in dawn/hot water. then a soak with wd40.it clears/lubes the threads and internal parts and helps dissipate moisture. a quick external scrub with dawn and an old toothbrush/hot water rinse to finish.periodically i add a drop or 2 of mineral oil.i like to service them about once a year in the same fashion.they get hot water rinse and wipedown after each use as i change razors daily.never put away wet 
.it may seem like overkill but 1 daily used gillette will suffer plate loss after a few years use.especially gold ones.the 70+ year old ones in nice/mint shape got little to no use when they were new.doubtful they would last 70+ years without issues when used daily from day 1.
.it may seem like overkill but 1 daily used gillette will suffer plate loss after a few years use.especially gold ones.the 70+ year old ones in nice/mint shape got little to no use when they were new.doubtful they would last 70+ years without issues when used daily from day 1.
This doesn't sound like you at all!
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Oil for my tool? I wouldn't be able to stop giggling.
I have some cutting oil that I use for drilling into metal. That should increase the efficiency, right?
Just a few drops.
Great....now when I tell the machinist to put oil on his tool to keep the friction temperatures down...I'm going to fall over in fits of giggles.