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I read somewhere that storing the blade in baby oil also helps it last longer. Something about oxidation...

• unclebucknasty 13y ago
  Years ago a product came out that was supposed to preserve your blades. It was oil/liquid-based and you'd store the blade in the solution between shaves. Not sure what ever happened to it but their rationale was that, contrary to popular belief, it's not the hair that dulls the blade over repeat shaves; it's the oxidation. Since then, I made sure to always dry my blades after use and noticed a significant difference in their lifespan.
  • WalterSear 13y ago
    It's just cheap mineral oil. Works much better than drying them.
    • unclebucknasty 13y ago
      Makes sense, if not a little messy. Also wonder how easy it is to avoid gunking up the blades I use, which have minimal spacing. I have to avoid using some creams for that reason: just too hard to rinse out. Anyway, feeling a little less lazy today and came across this: http://lifehacker.com/5362103/keep-razors-sharp-with-mineral-oil http://lifehacker.com/5362103/keep-razors-sharp-with-mineral... So, in addition to oxidation, mineral oil is also supposed to help prevent mineral-buildup from tap water. On another note, it's hard to read the article and comments I referenced without wanting to try a safety razor.
      • WalterSear 12y ago
        Do it. You won't turn back.