I worked as a locksmith for a bit. Graphite is okay as a lube, but it messes up clothing. The ladies in particular don't care for it.
Dumb-ass me, I just use WD-40. It's not meant as a lube, and it has to be reapplied more often than Teflon-based lubes, but nothing's forever and the WD-40 is handy, so- what the hell.
Just never mix graphite with any sort of liquid lube. That is no bueno.
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u/Twizzla125 Sep 04 '21
Graphite dust is preferred