We’ve got these oil lamps. Only the kerosene in them burns
my eyes like the blazes! Paraffin oil doesn’t do that; but
don’t know if I can store enough paraffin oil for them or
not. Just can’t use the kerosene. - I’ve become SO sensitive
as I’ve gotten older. Wasn’t that way when I was a kid. :o(
My understanding is that whale oil was a superior oil. The flame was very white and very bright and the oil was sweet and pleasant. Of course, they don’t sell it anymore. But I do have some spermaceti candles which are in pristine condition.