Thread: storing razors

how should i store my razors?

in a drawer? in a their boxes?

Thanks.

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Adam,

If your talking about long term storage, wiping them down with some mineral oil and putting them in a dry place (bedroom drawer or closet) should do it. For day to day use and storage, I'd keep any carbon razors out of the bathroom as steam tends to damage the blades, and generally I just wipe my razors off after use with a Tuff Cloth or light coat of mineral oil and put them in a dry drawer or closet. I think this might be overkill, because as long as they are dried thoroughly after each use there is little risk to blade damage. Hope that helps.

James

I asked kinda this same question when I was starting. The consensous seemed to be that oiling them between use probably wasn't necessary (but didn't hurt, just wipe them off with alcohol before use). I've chosen not to. (long term storage is different and Tuff Cloth or oil seems like a good idea for those but, right now, all mine are still in rotation.

I started blotting my blades with toilet paper and leaving them out, open, for a few hours before returning them to their box. Now I do the same thing but I store them in a TI seven razor box. Functionally I doubt there is any difference but I love the TI box.

Some here rub the blade with alcohol before storing and that makes sense to me as the alcohol probably evaporate more quickly but honestly, the razor is already pretty dry by the time I lay it out.

Ken

If you're looking for a somewhat classy and cheap alternative to the razor box, I'd go t a cigar shop and pick up a nice cigar box. I keep mine in a beautiful Montecristo box with a tropical beach scene on the top. The wood seems to do a good job of maintaining a low moisture level inside.

I also keep a few packets of dessicant inside my cigar/razor box. Ya know those silica gel packets that you see in new shoes and some random foods that say "Do not Eat" on them? That's the stuff. They absorb any ambient moisture that might be extant in the air in your box, further lessening the chances of oxidation.

Originally Posted by BBSWANNABE

I also keep a few packets of dessicant inside my cigar/razor box. Ya know those silica gel packets that you see in new shoes and some random foods that say "Do not Eat" on them? That's the stuff. They absorb any ambient moisture that might be extant in the air in your box, further lessening the chances of oxidation.

That's an excellent idea. Do you replace them periodically or "rechange" them in the oven??

Ken

I also keep my razors in a cigar box on a shelf in my closet. The cedar does a good job of absorbing moisture. For the most part I rub a Q-tip of alocohol on the blade, pivot, and tang after use to make sure that I get any water out of there. So far no problems with the carbon blades.

Actually, I'd not thought of recharging them. i use big packets from the fixtures we get at my workplace. It's a retail store, and they have largeish bags, about ten times the size of the small gram or so dessicant bags. I think simply microwaving them would liberate most of the water from them though.

ThanX

Landis

Originally Posted by BBSWANNABE

I think simply microwaving them would liberate most of the water from them though.

I have no idea, but you probably want to research that first. I'm not sure how silica gel would react to being mic'd but I have a suspicion it might "pop".


Ken

As my RAD continues to grow, approaching a mania, I have found that I want a secure, solid, easily accessible storage area for my razors, hones, etc. I have spent literally hour after hour searching the internet for storage options. One member here mentioned storing his in a tool cabinet from the firm Gerstner...nice, but also wa-a-a-y expensive ($300+). Afer looking at metal, wood, plastic and too small, way too big, just for jewelry, I thought about a fountain pen collection chest...but wasn't sure is could hold really long razors. I finally found a nice chest, oak, at a discount, that will hold many razors, hones, pastes, oils, etc. all in one spot. The tight woodworking helps keep the moisture out, but I am adding some desiccant packs (one in each drawer) just to be sure. You can find them on the net, 15-20 for 65 cents or so a piece. I have not found a walk-in sotre to get them, although a camera or gun shop may have them.

Here is a pic of the tool case:



Overall Length 20" x Overall Width 9" x Overall Height 11 1/2" x Weight 18 lbs.

Features include:
*American Red Oak construction with tongue and groove joinery for strength and durability.*
*Hardwood design provides protection from moisture.*
*Green felt-lined interior provides cushioning.*
*Hand rubbed stain with lacquer finish.*
*Polished chrome plated hardware.*

So I don't risk getting slapped with pirate smiley or dinged for not being in the venor forum, PM me if you want to know the price and link. I am not selling these, just passing on the info. Also, the desiccant packs come in both one-time use and recharge-in-the-oven use.

WireBeard

Originally Posted by WireBeard

As my RAD continues to grow, approaching a mania, I have found that I want a secure, solid, easily accessible storage area for my razors, hones, etc. I have spent literally hour after hour searching the internet for storage options. One member here mentioned storing his in a tool cabinet from the firm Gerstner...nice, but also wa-a-a-y expensive ($300+). Afer looking at metal, wood, plastic and too small, way too big, just for jewelry, I thought about a fountain pen collection chest...but wasn't sure is could hold really long razors. I finally found a nice chest, oak, at a discount, that will hold many razors, hones, pastes, oils, etc. all in one spot. The tight woodworking helps keep the moisture out, but I am adding some desiccant packs (one in each drawer) just to be sure. You can find them on the net, 15-20 for 65 cents or so a piece. I have not found a walk-in sotre to get them, although a camera or gun shop may have them.


WireBeard

That's a beautiful tool box. My RAD is way out of control,too. In fact, I have barred myself from Ebay! If I just brouse through "Str8 Razors", I can't help myself from bidding.......

Anyway, FYI, there's a guy on Ebay that seems to have an endless supply of beautiful wooden cigar boxes. Some are felt lined, and some are lined with cedar wood. It's a poor man's alternative to your tool box, but I can see where this would be a good alternative to razor storage. His ID on Ebay is marvo4 - Check him out.

Steve