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Why does nobody talk about how much clipper oil actually matters for fading?
I was at a barber meetup in Austin last month and this older guy mentioned he uses different oil weights for different blades. He said he switched to a heavier oil for his Faders and it made his blends way smoother. I tried it on a few cuts this week and honestly, i'm shocked at the difference it makes. Has anyone else experimented with different oils or am I just late to the party?
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hugo23613d ago
Yeah exactly, @baker.ben is onto something with the water hardness thing. I live in a soft water area and my blades always felt grittier until I bumped up to a thicker oil. Heavier oil sort of fills in those tiny gaps better especially when you're doing detailed fade work. Did you try a synthetic blend or straight mineral oil for the heavier weight?
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