Thread: How many straights do you have in Your Rotation?

How many straight razors do you have in your weekly, monthly rotation and where do your store them? Roll case, rust proof sock, draw, storage box , or a display? Also, after stropping to you lube the blade before putting them away.
Thanks....

I don't really have a rotation during the week I have a razor that I try to getvavfew months out of ,, just to see how long an edge will go with only a few strokes on a 12k as a maintenance routine , and then on the weekend I use my customs. Tc

I've got 30+ in my rotation which I store some in rolls in a closet, the rest are in racks I made hanging on bedroom wall. I don't oil them after use but I do use Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish on them when I first clean them up and so far have had pretty good luck not having any rust.

I have about 40 odd that I try and rotate through in some order. They are stored in a couple of converted silver ware boxes. No I don't oil them after stropping.

Bob

I have about two dozen SRs. I keep three Friodurs in a ceramic mug on a shelf in my bedroom which I pick from on most days. They rarely require refreshing. I examine my carbon steel razors about four X annually and wipe them with camellia oil periodically and after each use. The stainless Friodurs get wiped dry only.

About 45. All in a rack by Doughboy and a fabric pouch hanging underneath that I sewed. Just started a methodical rotation to identify those that need either a re-freshening or more major work. There are also a small number of razors waiting to be cleaned up and honed to see if I want to keep them.

Doughboy68, I LOVE those racks !! To use an Urban Description and I don't mean to offend, But THAT is PIMP !!!

I've had a big collection, now down to about 20, I usually use my latest favorite

Originally Posted by rodb

I've had a big collection, now down to about 20, I usually use my latest favorite

Same here rodb. I am down to more or less 15 razors that I enjoy most, soon probably to be around 10. I find I appreciate my humble collection much more now.

I have 7 that I stand up in a pewter mug. Strop after use no oil on blade.