Oil

[OrangeSport]

Do you put a little oil on washed and cleaned razors’ threads before you put them away?

 

[ischiapp]

Nope.
Mostly, natural oil is acid.

 

[culcreuch]

I occasionally use Ballistol Gun Oil

 

[Mike Smart]

Nope Never,
Air Dry & put away

 

[Gairdner]

Do you put a little oil on washed and cleaned razors’ threads before you put them away?

Very occasionally, especially if it’s a Zamak razor. Clippercide.

 

[pjgh]

Nope. Never.

 

[Ferrum]

On razors where either handle or the head is aluminium, I usually put a tiny amount of silicone grease on the threads. That's mainly to make threading them on easier and hopefully, to mitigate wear. I don't think any lubrication is required for stainless, brass etc. and I avoid any oils.

 

[Zorro]

Not usually, but I have put the lightest smear of white lithium grease on the threads of my Merkur Progress and it seems to stay put and keep it all smooth.

 

[Driftwood]

Very occasionally to the Fatboy and Slim

 

[OrangeSport]

On razors where either handle or the head is aluminium, I usually put a tiny amount of silicone grease on the threads. That's mainly to make threading them on easier and hopefully, to mitigate wear. I don't think any lubrication is required for stainless, brass etc. and I avoid any oils.

I know, from cycling, how badly steel and aluminium can react without lubrication.

 

[Zorro]

I know, from cycling, how badly steel and aluminium can react without lubrication.

I feel your pain - i know from Japanese motorcycle cylinder head retaining bolts, how badly steel and aluminium can react without lubrication ...

 

[ischiapp]

Actually, there is very low force involved in wet shaving.
If not, the problem is not lubrification.

 

[OrangeSport]

Actually, there is very low force involved in wet shaving.
If not, the problem is not lubrification.

True

Was thinking more about metals "binding"

 

[ischiapp]

Was thinking more about metals "binding"

If cleaned, no problem. IMHE.

 

[Bogeyman]

Yes, mineral oil now & again.

 

[semi]

I add a light coating of coconut oil before putting away