The right oil

[David7307]

What is the right oil to use on my Gillette Far boy, i have read mineral oil, was thinking 3 in 1 if its still being made, years since we had any in the house

 

[SpeedyPC]

What is the right oil to use on my Gillette Far boy, i have read mineral oil, was thinking 3 in 1 if its still being made, years since we had any in the house

Natural baby oil is the same as mineral oil.

 

[Errol]

I'd be a little bit cautious using mineral oil on brass, it could cause a chemical reaction with the brass and leave you with a blue gunk all through the razor. I use fishing rod oil.

 

[TobyC]

Sewing machine oil, or oil used on the blades of electric hair trimmers, those are mineral oil. Any gun or fishing reel oil will do, Gillette didn't say to use anything, so it's up to you.

 

[TobyC]

I'd be a little bit cautious using mineral oil on brass, it could cause a chemical reaction with the brass and leave you with a blue gunk all through the razor. I use fishing rod oil.

Electric motors, starters, alternators, etc. use brass or bronze bearings, bushings, and thrust washers, and mineral oil is the standard lubricant for those without problems.

 

[David7307]

 

[Gargravarr]

If you're worried about corrosion, you could use silicone grease. The best thing since unsliced bread.