Thread: Razor storage

I'm new to straights, but already have a few in my "rotation", if you can refer to it as such (that RAD is creeping in early!)

I've seen some beautiful storage cabinets folks are using, like here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ool-chest.html, but generally speaking, I presumed people tend to keep their shaving paraphernalia in the bathroom, problably in a drawer somewhere for easy access.

I was mistaken.
I've been reading that with the tendency for carbon steel to rust, the bathroom (potentially a humid environment) is less than ideal for storage. So that brings me to my problem:

I have been relegated by other members of the (ahem) family to the basement bathroom. I really don't mind actually, as there is more room down there, and I renovated it recently so all is up to snuff. I'm quite comfortably. However I really don't wish to store my razors upstairs somewhere and have to bring them down every morning when I shower/shave...

Ideally I would keep my razors where I will use them - and that means the basement bathroom. And therein lies my problem.
I'm looking for a method to store my razors while:
1) minimizing risk of corrosion, and
2) avoiding the daily "fetch" when I realise I have to head back upstairs retrieve one


Although it's now renovated, it remains a 70+ year old house, in humid southern Quebec (mean annual relative humidity of 70%), and to boot, I'm in the basement bathroom.


I do use a dehumidifier, and according to the hygrometer, I'm able to keep the place around 50% rel. humidty - for whatever that's worth. Hygrometers are notoriously imprecise, and humidity determination is complicated.


So, what are my options:
Sealed box? Storage container with a desiccant? Just leav'em in the drawer? Will the dehumidifier be enough? Any suggestions are welcome...

there was a post once where someone made a neat razor storage out of a vintage canning jar. some people use rice as a dehumidifier also. I've been thinking about making one out of a barbicide container. both would be pretty air tight and help protect in a humid environment.

Peli case. It's the only option. And a big bag of indicating Silica gel.

Peli cases are watertight, and to a degree airtight. And the big bag of silica gel will keep the moisture out. They also have a carry handle.

@ phrank - 4.50 is the unit price?

Here's my solution for storing razors in the bathroom. I only use it for the razors that are in rotation; the others are in a drier part of the house.

Right now I have 10 razors in it (it might hold one or two more), and it's working fine, so far!

I actually keep my blades in the bathroom and if they may be sitting more than a day I coat them in mineral oil. I store them inside toothbrush travel cases; they are cheap and labeled easily with a sharpie. I eventually would make a display case, but there always seems too many projects taking up my limited time. That Peli case looks Rad!!!

Originally Posted by tintin

there was a post once where someone made a neat razor storage out of a vintage canning jar. some people use rice as a dehumidifier also. I've been thinking about making one out of a barbicide container. both would be pretty air tight and help protect in a humid environment.

I like the rice idea as a desiccant - Before I started the thread, I was thinking a DIY display box (wood with glass panel) that would also house a "hidden" compartment for a desiccant like silica packets (if available). Rice could work well, I reckon.

Originally Posted by Dzanda

Here's my solution for storing razors in the bathroom. I only use it for the razors that are in rotation; the others are in a drier part of the house.

Right now I have 10 razors in it (it might hold one or two more), and it's working fine, so far!

That's great! Thanks for the link to dri-box - looks like a great product.
How long does it take before you "recharge it?

Originally Posted by Iceni

Peli case. It's the only option. And a big bag of indicating Silica gel.

Love this case! Hadn't thought of a Pelican.
Where would you order Silica gel? How does silica compare with the dri-box? Any idea?

Just be sure to not keep any ivory-scaled razor in there.

Low-humidity is bad for ivory.

My rotation stays in the bathroom & it's pretty humid here,,,, I coat the blades with mineral oil after use & wrap in a handkerchief,,, then lay them on the counter top,, as a razor is used, it goes to the back of the line,,, never had a blemish on them.