Thread: best way to store a razor...for 15 or so years

I purchased 5 razors at an auction 20+. Stored them in a paper covered wood cigar box and rarely opened it. When I decided to get into straights again because the internet had info on using them they were in the exact same condition as when I put them in the box. Tuf Glide, mineral oil or other stable oil would not hurt. No cooking oils or oils that will go rancid. Since you already have a box try stopping at a cigar shop and ask them for a piece of Spanish cedar, which is what good cigar boxes are made of. Some cigar vendors put a small rectangle of Spanish cedar in the box to take up unused space.

Originally Posted by Brando

Sounds like you suffer from the same affliction as I do CRS

CRS a symptom on Old timers disease.


Sorry for the hijack.

Check this place out. I use it often.

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If I was storing that long I would first depin the razor especially if the scales are celluloid & store them seperately... just in case.
Second I would spray the razor with one of those teflon sprays that dry thick like a plastic coating ~~~ less messy than grease.

hey.. could you shrink wrap it?