Thread: A great tip for storing straights : Use Silica Gel Packets.

I realized when I saw some silica gel packets lying around the house, that I could just put one along with my straight razor in its case, and in theory it should be moisture free. Granted, if you don't have lying it around, it is a bit of bother to get some(11$ for a 50pack). But I think it's definitely worth it if you have it lying around the house.
Does you guys already do this?

An easier/cheaper option is rice. Occasionally replace it with new rice and throw the old stuff into a pot of soup.

I keep my razors in a tin with a hinged lid, laying them on a bed of small silica-gel packets recovered from various packaged items. Works great!

You can pick up some silica cat litter from your local supermarket and put it into an old sock.

Want real protection REALLY easy ????

Search "VCI paper" 9" x 9" is what I use to cover most every razor out there

Originally Posted by Utopian

An easier/cheaper option is rice. Occasionally replace it with new rice and throw the old stuff into a pot of soup.

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when I used to work for a food company, we had test kits used for environmental swabbing. Each pack came with 4 small silica packs. Instead of throwing them out, i kept them - I have quite a bit of them and they are super convenient to have. At home, drying blades and brushes are not too much of a problem. When I shave at the gym, my kit usually ends up staying in the trunk of my car. The straight is usually dried well, then put in a separate pocket, packed with the silica. The brush usually is damp at best. By the time i get home, the silica has pulled out the majority of the moisture, well past the point of any musty aroma forming. I am currently working on a drawer/tray for my straights which i will line with VCI paper that came with my woodworking hand tools. Moisture ain't got nothin on me

You get small sachets in shoe boxes, i have asked in shoe shops before for any they have in boxes from shoes people walked out in etc.