My Razor Storage Solution

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10-29-2014, 07:54 PM
Kevin78

My Razor Storage Solution

My master bathroom has always been a challenge for me in keeping most of my shave gear in order without crowding out my wife with piles of my shaving paraphernalia. Ideally, I'd like to have them safely concealed off the counter and away form any unnecessary moisture exposure (difficult in a shower bathroom).

My plan at that time was to configure my vanity drawers in such a way so as to help keep the vanity counter clear of the majority of stuff (razors, razor racks, tubes of creams, puck cans, etc.). Well, I finally got around to starting that job and I'm happy to report that Phase #1 (drawer#1) of a longer 4-part project has been completed. This phase was the most important as it had my daily shaving goods.
So I wound up sketching out and building some modular drawer inserts to accommodate everything.
Here's a shot of the inserts nearing completion on the work bench:
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Here's what the 'new & improved' CLEAN vanity top looks like. Nothing but my brush carousel and a jar or two of MdC. Everything else is tucked away….
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For the top drawer, I wanted to make my razors accessible so I created a way to safely store them, yet keep the access easy and convenient…
When you pull out the drawer, accessible are a week's worth (7) straight razors. The drawer frames are made of solid oak and alder. I used green felt to pad and line the sections.

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Top view looking straight down at the…straights. To determine how large the 'pockets' needed to be, I took my largest and smallest razors to find a practical average that could accommodate anything in between. Seven razors on the upper level; nine razors on the lower...
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How about a DE razor shave?
Slide back the top level and you reveal the storage for the DE razors. This section will hold 3 to 4 DE razors comfortably, plus room for razor blades, additional razor heads, alum block and handles. I use a DE razor maybe once to twice a every couple of weeks...not that often.
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The upper SR section is also removable, which can be handy for taking razors to the honing table or to the workbench for some repair...
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so Phase One is complete. I anticipate the the other 3 drawers won't be nearly as complicated or involved as this one was. Needless to say, my wife is very happy not to have to look at counter top clutter…and so am I. I told her I'd do the same for the drawers on her side of the vanity.
Happy wife = happy life! :)
10-29-2014, 08:15 PM
JimmyHAD

That looks great. I would never keep my straights in the bathroom though. Not even in such an elaborate cabinet. I'd be afraid of the humidity.
10-29-2014, 08:29 PM
Razorfeld

It's a good thing I live alone. For me, as has been all my life, out of sight, out of mind. There have been times when I have tried organizing lesser used items in a drawer or shelf away from point of use and have totally forgotten I had them and repurchased them when I needed a particular item. All items are now in full view, surplus in a couple of shelf baskets where I can see them daily. No more too many tubes of toothpaste, dental floss, rarely used DE blades or tubes of Cremo for pre shave.
10-29-2014, 08:29 PM
Smyth

Wow. I mean .... wow.
10-29-2014, 08:42 PM
Kevin78

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

That looks great. I would never keep my straights in the bathroom though. Not even in such an elaborate cabinet. I'd be afraid of the humidity.

Yeah, this was a concern for me as well. Into the drawer, I've added a couple of silica gel desiccant packets, plus put in a hygrometer (borrowed from a guitar case) to see the levels present pre & post shower. So far, it's all good!
10-29-2014, 08:44 PM
Geezer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin78

[/SIZE]Happy wife = happy life! :)

That is a well thought out and accomplished project! I like the two levels idea with the sliding tray best!
Thank you!
~Richard
10-29-2014, 08:46 PM
JimmyHAD

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin78

Yeah, this was a concern for me as well. Into the drawer, I've added a couple of silica gel desiccant packets, plus put in a hygrometer (borrowed from a guitar case) to see the levels present pre & post shower. So far, it's all good!

Something else that just occurred to me was something like Renaissance Wax on the blades. Stuff is real good for protecting metal, wood ....... whatever.
10-29-2014, 10:09 PM
Kevin78

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Something else that just occurred to me was something like Renaissance Wax on the blades. Stuff is real good for protecting metal, wood ....... whatever.

I've used the RenWax extensively on restores, but mainly the scales. You've just given me a new idea....:beer1:
10-29-2014, 10:22 PM
Phrank

Excellent solution, looks great. :D
10-29-2014, 11:49 PM
ace

Happy Husband=Rust-free razors. Mine see the bathroom for the shave and that's it.
10-30-2014, 05:14 AM
rpaduano

Awesome work
10-30-2014, 11:03 AM
MikekiM

Well done for sure. I am in the same camp as those who fear the humidity. My DE's, brushes and software are all stored in enclosed cabinets in the bathroom, with Silica Gel packets to boot. Straights and strops stay in the top drawer of the organizer in the closet, also with Silica Gel packets. I have a paddle strop that travels to and from the bathroom, along with the razor of the day..but it doesn't stay there long.

I have and have used RenWax..just can't get into a rhythm with it.
10-30-2014, 03:36 PM
Ludvig

Looks beautiful and practical :) One day, when the time is right, I'll have to make myself something like that.
10-30-2014, 04:04 PM
dtrain17

Looks Top Notch! Nice job for sure.....just watch out, now the wifey will want you to make her a "makeup storage solution" for the other side :)
10-30-2014, 04:15 PM
rlmnshvstr8

Desiccant packets are my friends

:wI like to keep my razors in my bathroom in the metal dovo box that it came in with 3 or 4 of those desiccant packets (the ones that says "do not eat") that you find in most electronic boxes in order to keep it in an absolutely dry environment. For me I have an easy source of desiccant, working in a laboratory. :w
10-30-2014, 04:53 PM
bongo

Very nice !!....All the nick nacks go together well to give an "Olde World" charm. I even like the bunny rabbit :p
10-30-2014, 08:41 PM
Kevin78

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtrain17

Looks Top Notch! Nice job for sure.....just watch out, now the wifey will want you to make her a "makeup storage solution" for the other side :)

That, in fact, was part of our agreed upon deal.....:angel:
10-30-2014, 08:43 PM
Kevin78

Quote:

Originally Posted by bongo

Very nice !!....All the nick nacks go together well to give an "Olde World" charm. I even like the bunny rabbit :p

The bunny certainly delineates 'his side' from 'her side'....:D