Do you use a brush stand or stand yours on end?
I've read a few threads via search but not many people gave there opinion. Hopefully this thread can give a bigger sample of opinions.
Thank you for your time.
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Do you use a brush stand or stand yours on end?
I've read a few threads via search but not many people gave there opinion. Hopefully this thread can give a bigger sample of opinions.
Thank you for your time.
I rest my Simpson's T2 `bristles up'.
- Scott
I use a stand. I don't think it really matters, but the suppliers threw one in as there was a delay on my order. I'd probably use one anyway as brushes can be pretty expensive & it provides a little peace of mind.
I started out resting them bristles up, then epoxied small rare earth magnets to the end so I can stick 'em to the bottom of a metal towel rack next to the sink. I haven't seen any difference in the brushes whatsoever but this keeps them handy and out of the way (small bathroom).
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
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I thoroughly shake mine out and then it sits with bristles up...I've had no problems.
Not looking to hijack, but I have one quick question for BJ and then I'll shut up. On a side note out of curiosity....BJ....the brush that is 2nd from the bottom on the left side of your photo - is that an SRD silvertip? How is it?
That was a custom that I was not satisfied with and replaced the knot with a Golden Nib 28mm. This is the thread in which I described the process. http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...rs-dollar.html Oh, I love that brush. Pure luxury.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razorburne
bj
It doesn't really make a difference, as long as you shake it out thoroughly before leaving it to sit/hang. Capillary action will move the moisture to the tips away from the glue either way.
I've always shaken my brush out and then hung it bristles down in a stand. I have seen this topic come up a number of times on a few forums and many users leave their brush to dry bristles up with no problems reported.
OTOH, it is worth noting that Plisson's instructions recommend drying in the open air with the brush hung bristles down. It goes on to say that the warranty applies if the instructions are followed.
I have a stand so I use one
I dont have any stands and I have 6 brushes.I been wanting stands because some of the bristle stick out on some of my brushes from standind them on end.It drives my crazy. :( But I manage to survive.All my brushes are vintage and didnt cost that much,but I love em anyways.:D
Either way works fine. When I first started and wanted all the paraphernalia I used a brush stand. As the novelty wore off and I was more interested in space than appearance I ditched it. The brush gets dry either way, and I haven't noticed any hair loss or anything.
There is a good selection here. Shaving Brush and Razor StandsQuote:
Originally Posted by Blackstangal
bj
Hmmm, seems the opinions are way more on the no-stand side of things this time.
Interesting. Thanks all.
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Originally Posted by clrobert60
Genius, sheer genius. I think shaving brushes should come that way standard.
Mine stands on end, bristles up. I think it makes no difference either way- just a preference for storage/display.
I've always felt that if it really mattered, good brushes would have round ends, so you couldn't stand it up.
I put my simpsons chubby # 3 in a stand. I have heard of people with the same brush used for 10+ years & it has never seen a stand. Its a persomall thang, me thinks
this is all new to me..... until now i was under the impression that it was imperative to hang your brushes. or water would sit in the knot of the brush and promote knot rott.
weird.... i thought stands were unanimously the right thing to do... i guess its not neccessary:hmmm:
Now I'm debating whether or not to ditch my stand....
It's a cheap lil' acrylic one, and it fits quite snugly on my 28mm knot. I'm concerned it may crimp the hair over time. I already see a dent.
I've kept using it because I too thought they were essential.
Mudkipz, im not sure what brush you have, Emsplace has a stand that holds a stubby by the handle. If that floats your boat.
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Originally Posted by 2Sharp
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.
Gentlemen:
I rest my brushes in the acrylic stands with the bristles down.
A long time ago I had inexpensive brush with wood handle that always rested with the bristles up. It was my favorite brush. Well, my only brush. Eventually tiny drops of water seeped into the wood and cracked it. Half of the bloody handle just peeled off. After a while I grew tired of lathering up with what looked like a bearded skeleton. I threw the brush away and bought another one — and promised myself not to ever rest a brush on its tush.
Regards,
Obie
For about 25 years I used cheap boar brushes. I used to go through one every 1 to 3 years because the knot would fail and release large numbers of bristles until the brush was no longer usable; and I have explored the lower limits of how many bristles are required to make a lather even with patience. I found that I could make them last about twice as long by storing them bristles down in a stand. Until finding SRP, I did not know of the existence of badger brushes. Since using both types of brushes, I have come up with my General Theory of Razor Brush Moisture Relativity Due to Gravitational Orientation.
It is as follows.
Boar brushes require brush stands for bristle down storage, while badger brushes do not.
Here is the explanation:
Badger bristles soak up quite a bit of water, so they have the capacity for capillary action. Boar bristles soak up very little water, so they have limited, if any capillary action. When you are finished with a either type of brush, the ends of the bristles dry quickly by evaporation. In a badger brush the drying of the ends leads to a constant redistribution of the water along the entire length of the bristles until they are uniformly dry, thus the knot is also dried. This capillary action is independent of gravity so bristle up or down storage is irrelevant for a badger brush.
In a boar brush, the ends also dry quickly by evaporation, but because of the lack of capillary action, the parts of the brush nearer the knot are not exposed to much air so they dry at a much slower rate, thus the knot remains wet much longer. This leads to the eventual breakdown of the boar knot. Storage of the boar brush in the bristles down position allows gravity to aid in the transfer of water away from the knot, getting it to a region exposed to more air where it can evaporate faster.
Neither. We have a sliding mirror from medicine cabinet and I wedge the handle in it.
This seems very reasonable to me. Probably means I should find a stand to hang my boar brush. Either that, or invest in a 'good' brush...Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian