Thread: How to ship a razor for honing

Foam insulation inside of hard PVC in a box would give you a very very high degree of protection. I'm sure there are many other ways.

Ok ReardenSteel, good advice.

I've shipped many hundreds of razors wrapped in bubble wrap and then put in a padded envelope. I've never had any breakages or damage.

Originally Posted by bill3152

Foam insulation inside of hard PVC in a box would give you a very very high degree of protection. I'm sure there are many other ways.

Had one that I bought sent to me like this. Ends were duck taped.

I disagree. Padded envelopes are cheaper, and if the razor is properly wrapped, just as good as a box.
Plus, if it is a box, customs will want to take a look to see if taxes apply (if it is international)

Originally Posted by Catrentshaving

You can also get those plastic travel toothbrush holders from a Dollar Store...wrap the razor in tissue and put it in a bubble wrap envelope

I use a toothbrush travel tube as well but I stuff cotton balls into both ends so that when the halves are pushed together the razor is supported in the middle of the tube by its ends. A simple piece of masking tape then keeps the halves together. Nothing rubbing on the razor, nothing wrapped around it difficult to remove and secure in a rigid container that "breathes" at both ends. From there into a padded envelope.

Would anyone here ship a $700 custom in a padded Envelope? I think not

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Would anyone here ship a $700 custom in a padded Envelope? I think not

For that kind of investment, I would build a crate!

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Bubble wrap, put in a flat rate box.Envelopes are bad news.

To add to this good idea I oil the blade good and put in the coffin or if no coffin I put inside a ziplock bag and tape to the inside of the flat rate box so it doesn't rattle around. I have sent many razors this way. this way you get free $50 dollars insur. and a tracking no. If you add more insur then I think they have to sign for it and some times that adds to the difficulty to the person you send the razor to.

Originally Posted by Splashone

For that kind of investment, I would build a crate!

That's easy enough, cut some 1x2 and some 1/4 inch plywood to fit in a priority mail box. It would be pretty crush proof at that point. Although mail trucks are heavy.....