Thread: Brush Stand or no Brush Stand

Mudkipz, im not sure what brush you have, Emsplace has a stand that holds a stubby by the handle. If that floats your boat.

Originally Posted by 2Sharp

I don't think it makes any difference up or down as long as you don't leave it in the soap dish and make sure it is rinsed well and shaken out as dry as possible. The longevity should be the same for both ways. If you have more than one it is nice to have them handy to choose which one to use at the last minute.

bj

VERY NICE!!!

As long as you shake it out good it doesn't matter. I have mine in stands mostly because I rotate my brushes and if they were left hair up they would accumulate dust in the hair which is a problem in the desert environment I live in.

I have one stand and many brushes. after use, I put the brush upside down for 24hours until the next rotation. By then it is dry, and I store it right side up.

My dad bought me a brush when I first learned to shave (more then half a life time ago) that's still going strong and has only ever sat bristles up.

I just recently bought a brush stand because I have always thought it helps the drying effect by letting the bristles dry downward, away from the handle, glue and such. I can't say it's bad to dry a brush sitting bristles up because I have done that with mine for years with no consequence.

Hung in the stand for me

Most recommendations are to hang it. Better for drying especially wooden shafts. I think a more important reason to hang is that it is less likely to be knocked over. A razor/brush stand has a smaller footprint than the brush and razor. Plus, a nice stand looks cool.

Stand/No-Stand is personal preference when it comes down to it. There is really no evedience that it will make your brush last longer.

But you must rinse and flick dry either way. I have a Rooney which was with us when we lived in Europe (V.small appartment) and the humidity/lack of ventilation had almost killed that brush beyond repair.

I guess if you ask a guy selling brush stands? Reminds me.... Never ask a Barber if you need a haircut!

I made a stand for my brush, just thought it stop the base of the knot from being water logged all the time. Just me though.