Thread: Is a brush and SE stand a good idea?

I've seen a lot of cool stands and was in the middle of making myself one out of wood when my dad brought up a good point. Wouldn't it be a bad idea to put a brush with moisture left in it on a stand next to a straight razor? Wouldn't it be the same as keeping the razor in the bathroom with all the humidity?

The one I made puts the razor behind the brush with a shield between the two, But you do have a good point. If there is no barrier between them, It might contribute to moisture on the razor. i don't know.

shouldn't be a problem if you keep your razor oiled and not actually touching each other

No doubt for a few hours within several inches of the brush the humidity will be elevated. I don't do it so I don't know though I have never seen any posts about razors rusting because of that method of storage.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

No doubt for a few hours within several inches of the brush the humidity will be elevated. I don't do it so I don't know though I have never seen any posts about razors rusting because of that method of storage.

Personally, I just made a brush stand out of a coat hanger. It does what it needs to do, and it was free! Not the most attractive thing, but not a huge deal!

I don't keep my straights in the bathroom but I don't think a damp brush in a stand next to a straight would cause any harm. I have a wall mounted medicine cabinet over the sink so I just crazy glued a round magnet to the bottom of the brushes and they hang inverted from the bottom of the cabinet. Nice and handy with no stand to make.

Bob

I don't keep my equipment in the bathroom, I do have a stand with both razor and brush in it. I keep my blades oiled down. I haven't seen any effects yet.

I too don't keep my equipment in the bathroom. Especially razors which must stay away from any wetness or dampness. That's why I keep them in their original box (the ones which have that) or in a card box coated in which I put a silica gel bag.

I also am prepared to make a stand out of a black wire coathanger, besides this wooden one. I figured I'm not going to put a brand new razor on any of them and will leave them in the box but would put some cheaper vintage razors on the stands with no worries. currently I'm using camellia oil after I use my only razor every two days but that can leave spots and lead to rust over time. what would bd a good oil for the long term, if I was to store a razor?