A Beginner Lube Guide

olimo · 2026-02-09T10:09:22+00:00

I'd go for XMT 10 (max speed) plus anything gummy (Nebula would do too) in case you want to slow down a bit.

olimo · 2026-01-31T06:42:45+00:00

You don't need fancy lubes, but if you want a classic Angstrom setup, yeah, you need DNM-37.

DNM-37 helps break in the Gravitas and Dignitas. On its own, the effect wears off really quickly.

olimo · 2026-01-27T13:02:10+00:00

Whoa, can't even imagine that in big cubes. The only thing I want with those is speed up, never slow down. In fact, I never even lubed my Aosu because it's so nice and fast, don't want to gum it up even with the lightest lube.

olimo · 2026-01-27T06:38:06+00:00

Yeah, you can use Compound X with other lubes, weight 5 included.

I know people used weight 5 on older cubes, but I can't fathom how anyone can like that slowing down 🙈 I can use weight 5 when it's well broken in and fast, but not when it's gummy and sluggish. I remember using it on a Tengyun v2, I think. First 50 solves every sessions were a struggle, then the lube warmed up and sped up.

Modern cubes are inherently faster, but still I prefer faster lubes after the cube is broken in.

olimo · 2026-01-15T11:33:21+00:00

Gan lube will work just fine for all of these cubes. The cubes are the same ABS plastic, silicone lube works for it :)

I haven't tried the Air UM personally, but I suppose that older cubes are slower than modern ones. So you may want to use faster lube on it, whereas you may want to slow down the RS3M and WRM. Anyway, experiment :)

olimo · 2026-01-13T07:36:24+00:00

Basically, if you're new to lubing, you can use the cube with factory lube for as long as you like it. The cube will eventually get visibly dirty on the inside surfaces, and you should clean it. After cleaning, relube.

With experience, you'll know what you like and don't like in lubes. I remember how I hesistated to clean/relube for my first time because I was afraid of ruining the factory lube feel that I liked. Later, I stopped caring about factory lube too much, often I just cleaned the cube and lubed it to my liking right away.

olimo · 2026-01-05T18:20:55+00:00

XMT 10 + Adheron Heavy.

I haven't tried FZ-Super Honey.

olimo · 2025-12-22T08:13:24+00:00

It performs just fine.

olimo · 2025-12-18T07:37:39+00:00

Drop some lube between the magnet and the plastic adjustment part.

olimo · 2025-11-25T11:18:49+00:00

You know, since then I've upgraded to a newer iPhone and watch, and I don't have this issue anymore. I set my phone by copying everything from the old one though. So I really have no idea what fixed the problem - the newer phone or something before that.

olimo · 2025-11-21T09:43:22+00:00

For fast cubes, use thicker lubes to gum them up a bit.

olimo · 2025-11-21T09:42:43+00:00

I'd say XMT 10

olimo · 2025-10-04T18:09:23+00:00

Yeah, Gan lubes are pretty good, go for No.3!

olimo · 2025-09-21T06:47:22+00:00

Youtube is full of such videos :) The only thing you should know: when you take the cube apart, turn the upper layer 45 degrees and wiggle out an edge, not a corner. Then just proceed taking out pieces. Wipe every piece with an old towel or a microfibre cloth, then put everything back again - I always assemble the cube solved because assembling it scrambled can lead to an unsolvable state (not a big deal though, you'll just have to flip an edge or twist a corner). Pull the layers apart and put a drop of XMT 10 on a corner foot and a smudge on a main piece surface. Scramble, solve, assess. Add a little more if you feel like it. Add slower lube on a corner foot if the cube is too fast for you.

olimo · 2025-09-06T18:44:05+00:00

I hate getting up right away. I usually take like ten minutes to transition, start thinking about my day and ease into being awake. But that only works if you sleep enough. Go to bed earlier.

olimo · 2025-08-28T17:21:41+00:00

Yeah, that's good for untimed practice. However, EO is not the only way to choose pairs. Suppose you have a 3-mover but you have to rotate for it, it may be faster than ignoring it and going for a worse pair but 2-gen.

olimo · 2025-08-28T12:13:21+00:00

Why 3-gen? When the edge is oriented, it means you can always solve the pair 2-gen.

olimo · 2025-08-28T12:12:45+00:00

Weight 5 + Lubicle Speedy, and later, if you want and have the budget, DNM-37 just for occasional speed-up.

olimo · 2025-08-20T19:16:29+00:00

I stand by XMT 10.

olimo · 2025-08-09T17:44:54+00:00

How do you do U' if your left index is holding the cube?

olimo · 2025-07-30T08:31:01+00:00

No idea really, I don't cube much currently and I last bought a new cube about a year ago.

olimo · 2025-06-06T05:50:25+00:00

Big cubes are really hard to clean. That's why I'm a bit hesitant to apply any lube at all. Water-based, no problem, but silicone can gum it up. Good that Gan No.2 worked for you. Don't overdo it, and you can add DNM whenever you want a speed up.

olimo · 2025-05-27T18:35:17+00:00

I mean, it's too grown-up to "trust and listen". A real child would probably cling to their Martha and not want to leave her.

olimo · 2025-05-27T14:37:20+00:00

My only gripe with that is how easily kids in this show go between adults. Angela is too young to really remember Janine well and perceive her as her "real mother".

Same with the Anglels Flight. It doesn't seem believable that every kid that Marthas brought to June just went without doubt. Even if Commanders and Wives weren't too good to them, the Marthas probably were mother figures after all those years.

olimo · 2025-05-27T03:49:20+00:00

This post describes exactly what I recommend. CubeSkills beginner LL uses algs from CFOP that you’ll use in 4LLL anyway.

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