Thread: Almost finished my straight razor storage box

This is mine holds 14 razors I commisioned an Italian Artisan maker more than pleased with the razor case.

I suspect it should have been made to fit more Jamie...

Originally Posted by Grazor

I suspect it should have been made to fit more Jamie...

Graeme there's always another case to fill.

Superb case Jamie, as of course are your razors!!

O.K gentlemen, I see but one problem with all these cases and in my opinion a most critical point. That point is humidity control. I have faced this problem but have solved it, at least in regards to staving off rust. I went to a hearing clinic and purchased two small jars that old people like me have to use to keep my hearing aids dry when not in use. They contain small tins of silica that absorbs moisture. I keep my razors in a plastic air tight, snap seal and put two of these silica cans in with the razors. Any other thoughts about keeping razors dry from rust. I see the boxes, although nice, there is no protection, even if you use the silica cans these boxes will permit moisture to enter at a rapid rate causing the silica cans to turn pink real quick and you would be constantly having to recondition the silica cans.

Haven't had any issues with rust in any of my boxes, prevention starts with properly drying them before putting away, silica packs do work, but it's not as critical as you think. Most razors do fine just sitting in a cup on the sink. Long term storage is the area you need to watch, in that case I just keep mine in the safe, but the daily users I don't even oil them. No rust issues. Tc

Originally Posted by Glock27

O.K gentlemen, I see but one problem with all these cases and in my opinion a most critical point. That point is humidity control. I have faced this problem but have solved it, at least in regards to staving off rust. I went to a hearing clinic and purchased two small jars that old people like me have to use to keep my hearing aids dry when not in use. They contain small tins of silica that absorbs moisture. I keep my razors in a plastic air tight, snap seal and put two of these silica cans in with the razors. Any other thoughts about keeping razors dry from rust. I see the boxes, although nice, there is no protection, even if you use the silica cans these boxes will permit moisture to enter at a rapid rate causing the silica cans to turn pink real quick and you would be constantly having to recondition the silica cans.

My case as a large inside pocket in the top of the case which is full of silica gel packs.

You Sir then, are most fortunate. I had about 10 SR's setting out as you say, and horrors. My razors were rusting, some had that stupid Cammila oil on the as well. I lock mine up in an air tight snap box with silica cans (they are about 2 inches in diameter.) I do take care to dry down my razor after use, but a bathroom tends to have more humidity than other rooms

Yes the bathroom can be a bad place, most especially if you don't have a ventilation fan. As to Camilla oil, I find any oil that on a blade could indeed trap moisture under the oil hence creating a much bigger problem . This is why I encourage most to properly dry their razors before putting them away. After a thorough drying, then leaving open for a few hours, mine usually stay open till the next days shave. Here in Memphis we deal with a lot of humidity, but so far it has worked. So if the bathroom is tihe culprit, the airtight seal you are using will do the job, or just move them out of the bathroom. I,m not alone in this only drying and leaving out, but do what works for you, cause I do what works for me and the heck with what everyone else is doing. Tc

Yep. I would have done it anyway. Now I have to admit that my SR's were closed when I put them in the cabinet. I have stopped the Camilla oil; now I don't know what to do with it. Any ideas?