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Hi Guys, hope everyone is well.
I'm wondering if anyone could tell me where I could get a nice vintage SR case. I was thinking of making one myself (in vintage style), but thought I'd put the question out there in case anyone has one for sale, knows where to get them, or could make one for me.
I'm after one similar to these:
I think this is the biggest thing I am missing with regard to straights. There seems to be no real quality options when it comes to cases, or boxes. Thiers-Issard boxes are nice, but the razors are loose in the box and so would shake around if you move it. The Dovo hard case is too small and won't fit razors bigger than 5/8 (it wouldn't fit my Le Grelot, e.g.). I'd love a new case like the ones you posted. I wish somepne would make some. If I were handier I'd do it myself, but I'm too picky and it wouldn't turn out finished well enough.
s.
Persco, this is going on the bay at the moment:
Straight Razor Set M. Kindal Paris in original case - eBay (item 170391464376 end time Oct-13-09 12:07:36 PDT)
You could perhaps modify it to suit a bigger blade.
I would bid but want one with rounded edges. What is it they say, the more a man looks the fussier he becomes. I hang my head in shame.
Those look like slightly modified glasses cases... it should be relatively easy to adapt an existing case. I will try that this week.
Thanks. I saw that listing. I don't want the razors, just a nice case. Also a case for more razors, like 9, that fits them snugly and safely. I'm the king of fussy. Believe me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frankenstein
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I was just getting ready to reply when I saw this post. A vintage eyeglass case from the antique store may do the trick!Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelP
I use a Cigar Caddy as my travel razor case. I got the idea frome someone on this site. Sorry, I don't rermember whom.
http://www.cigarcaddy.com/images/2stick-open.jpg
You need to install something to stop the razors moving inside the case, that's the required "adaptation" part ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by nun2sharp
I have also bought a nice Puma wooden box (the one for the Puma 3588 stag knife) that should safely hold about 20 razors once I'm done with it.
I've made two razor boxes with magnetic hinges and if I get a chance to, I will photograph them this weekend. If you'd like to try your hand at retro-fitting a glasses case, hit me up and I will assist you if I can.
Also, you could pick up some bass or balsa wood and a gouge from Rockler or Woodcraft and go at it from scratch. Both of those woods are soft and easy to work and have exquisite strength and resilience.
I'd be very interested in seeing these razor boxes... I was thinking of buying a cigar humidor like this:Quote:
Originally Posted by Carbonsteel928
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But it would need an interior that is soft and holds the razors snug, also taking into account the different razors' sizes, etc. I don't know how to do the interior.
scott.
some fabric and batting makes for a plush entirior and as fro holding them down, I use 1/8" thick by 1" diameter earth magnets. You take a Forschner bit, make a nice hole for the magnets, epoxy/super glue, the set down a thin cheap veneer and presto... you slap on your plush entirior and you have a box.
My buddy Mike ( Carbonsteel928 ) make's brushes hit him up. He's most likely done some cases. :beer:
www.customk9gear.com
I need to get one of these in future.
Contact Tim/Oldblades or look at what he can do in the classifieds. You will be surprised what that guy can do!Quote:
Originally Posted by persco
Someone posted about a box from Rockler a few weeks ago. Here are some possibilities:
7-Pen Display Case - Rockler Woodworking Tools
48 Pen Storage Case - Rockler Woodworking Tools
30 Pen Storage Case - Rockler Woodworking Tools
Black Velvet Double Pen Case - Rockler Woodworking Tools
9'' x 9'' Pen Display Case - Rockler Woodworking Tools
Old Blades does some A1, Awesome, and unbelievable work from what I've seen. I tip my hat to him with everyone one of his projects that he chooses to share with us mere mortals. I do some okay work but a BIG +1 for Old Blades.
I've delt with these guys in pen turning endevours and they are deffinatly worth doing business with. I'm not sure why it didn't come to mind earlier but these boxes would work well as is or with some modifications.
Wooden Pen Cases
Awesome! In fact, the customer review pic of this case shows it filled with straights :D Awesome!Quote:
Originally Posted by keenedge
It is not vintage, but Dovo makes 2-razor hard case similar to that, with leather exterior, that seems very nice. Not cheap though.
Persco,Quote:
Originally Posted by persco
Great idea!
You can find the foam dividers to hold the razors in place at cigarsolutions.com specifically at http://stores.cigarsolutions.com/-st...ent/Detail.bok
This one is bit more expensive but hold up to 20 razors and is now on sale.
Buy Pen Display Case Holds 20 Pens at Woodcraft.com
I have been toying with the idea of using a Pelican Case Pelican™Products1060Micro Case with "pick and pluck" foam Pelican™ Products - Case Acccessories
You can't go wrong with a pelican. Every piece of electronic equipment that travels with me, does so in a Pelican. The only exception is my iPod which is placed in an otterbox. I wish that Otter made a larger variation of cases, they are the only company that can hold a candle to Pelican.
Hi there,
I am definitely with you on this thread, it seems like it is difficult to find a box / case specifically for razors. While I can see there are many options for converting cigar, pen and glasses cases I am considering (I say considering so don't hold my word to it just now) making some boxes for razors so wanted to ask you guys what sort of things you wanted from a box / case to keep your razors. The pair travel case is pretty simple, I think the most important thing is to keep a pair of razors snug within the smallest possible volume for easy carrying, like the vintage ones at the beginning of the thread. I think teak with suede interiors (and possibly a brass clasp) would look nice.
For larger ones I was thinking a box for 7 that holds the razors in a tray that sits in a box so space for whatever underneath. Anything bigger I was thinking possibly three tiers. Anyways, I just wanted to post this to ask what you would want from a straight razor case / box. Some questions.
-Would you want another part (level, tier) for a brush, soap etc? (This would take up quite a lot of space in my opinion but could be an option)
-Is acrylic in the top like a display case necessary?
-Should the razors fit snug in between pieces of suede with the spine facing upwards? (If not how should they sit / lie)
I’d be really happy to hear any other thoughts, questions, suggestions. I really want to start by getting an idea what would be the best (and hopefully simplest) design. Look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, brad
I'm working on one right now , it's a single level cigar box about 1 1/2 inches
deep it should hold 10 razors easily , I have to make dividers and find some foam padding somewhere ..
for my everyday storage I use a craftsman wrench roll (canvas) I cut and sewed the bottom straight across it holds 13 razors can't beat it ...
quite good
This sounds like an interesting project. I really enjoy making boxes, but I've never made one for a razor. I only have one razor (for the moment), but it would be good to have a small travel-case for it.
Those of you looking for larger boxes; are you simply using the box for storage, or do you intend to travel with more than two razors? I think I would prefer to display my razors rather than put them in a box (however nice the box is).
Phillip
Check out Tim/oldblades right here on SRP and also in the classifieds trust you will be amazed what he can do...
Once traveling long distance to job site i packed some tools in a box with wet sharpening stones. The end result was awful depressing. So I would never keep a brush or soap, water stone in the same box with a razor.
Thinking about those original double cases....I have never found an eyeglass case that was long enough, except to fit a midget travel blade. The hinges are cool, but how could you rob one and remount it on a wood box?
Those have leather hinges I believe. Still a tricky proposition to get right the first time. The smallest SOSS hinge might work-still 1/2 inch thick material too thick for my tastes.... I thought on it but have not come up with the ultimate solution
I just stopped into a Rockler store, and picked up one of their _many_ pen display cases for my razors. This one:
30 Pen Storage Case - Rockler Woodworking Tools
It has fairly wide depressions, and low dividers -- quite handy for straight razors. A _really long_ razor would be tight, but for my stuff it works fine.
You can't beat the price.
Charles
I have only been happy with what I can personally make. I have had the TI stuff and although they are ok the quality is not top drawer in my opinion. I realize that to make a nice box would involve more work than is reflected in the price they are charging but the joinery in the boxes that I have had is atrocious.
Take Care,
Richard
:DJust keep Kelly & Glen from thinking they are crazy.
Don't be too critical this was a quick one out of scrape.
Just to show what can be done.
I will not be taking any request till after the first of the year so don't ask please. I have too much work right now.
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Thanks
Tim :D
Tim
WOW! That is beautiful.
I'm marking my calendar.
Not a bad looking case.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluepunk18
Does any know if storing your razors in here would keep it safe in the bathroom or would it still be a better idea to store them somewhere less humid?
I could not find the cases you are looking for, so I ended up making heavy lined leather pouches. I have dropped these cases or pouches on tile floors with no damage to the razor. Mine have a flap over the top so the razor can not drop from the case. I found an example at shavingshop.com both with and witout the flaps. The leather pouch is no substitute for the wood cases, but that is all I had to work with. I made them with exotic leather such as ostrich, lizzard, stingrays, snakes and any other exotic skin available to me. They do serve their purpose. Juan
If you have such materials available could you make a strop out of them?Quote:
Originally Posted by juannaredo
A stingray or shark strop sounds good to me.
:)
I have some Mako shark skin I got from a restaurant for the purpose of making a grip on a sword of mine. That stuff is hard to work with. If left untreated, and natural/raw skin, I think the texture wold make short work a straight razor, and quickly ruin one while stropping. But treated skin sounds like a great strop material to me too Rob.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frankenstein
btw, How've you been Pal?
Hey Johnny, not too bad, thanks mate. How about you? Did you end up getting a new place? If so I'd love to see a pic or two.
My latest wacky idea is shaving without stropping. I hone a razor up and then try to get as long as I can out of it before rehoning. I'm currently up to about 6 days before it starts to pull too much. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone except minimalist shavers, but if you like trying strange ideas there's much to be learned from it.
I modified one of those aluminum poker chip cases to hold my blades. It does an excellent job.
Dovo also ships some of their razors in a snap-shut metal case. With a little padding, it would hold two razors pretty nicely.
