The "Shave Den Parade"

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06-22-2008, 10:33 PM
Joelski78

The "Shave Den Parade"

Straights, brushes, mugs, creams, colognes, after shaves, strops, balms... Where do you store all that equipment?
Some devoted straight shavers already posted pics of their beautiful Shave Den's, but there must be tons more out there.
What are your solutions for storing your shaving equipment? Got any neat tips & tricks to share?

Show us your Shave Den, razor display, strop hanger in the "Shave Den Parade"

OK, OK, I admit I'm still working on mine, and am looking for some inspiration aswell. :D I will post my pics asap when its finished...
06-23-2008, 12:19 AM
freebird

I store my razors in a silverware box, and keep them in my bedroom away from water and visiting nieces. The items in the display cases have been moved, used and rearranged, in other words, these are old photos, but the locations are the same.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...6-16-08011.jpg

I have a cabinet in the bath where I store the things I use the most: brushes, soap(s) and cream(s), mugs & scuttles aftershave, balms and hair tonic. I have added 2 cup hooks on the bottom of the cabinet to hang the strops when I'm not using them. I do have a hook on the sink to hang the strop when using it.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...upplies004.jpg

I have a shelf in my bedroom where I keep the "overflow" , the stuff I don't use that often: mugs, brushes, and aftershave.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...g/Dsc00123.jpg
06-23-2008, 04:33 PM
Joelski78

Thanks Freebird for sharing you're Shave Den with us. :tu

The pictures tell that you like shaving mugs a lot, you've got quite few. :)

I've been thinking about the safety issue as well. Although I haven't got children myself (yet) and don't have family and friends with
jumping, playing, screaming and nosy children it's not to big of an issue at the moment. But this is like to change any time soon.

My initial plan was to build a 3 shelf cabinet, like yours in the last picture and put my straights in the lower compartment.
Last week I decided to adjust my design put the razor in the middle section security reasons.

I'd like to hang my Shave Den in the bathroom of my future house (I now shave in the kitchen, where there is less humidity).
Will my straights be safe enough and survive when I grease/oil them before putting the back in the Shave Den? :thinking:

Now SRP-ers, let's see those other Shave Den pictures? :D
06-23-2008, 04:42 PM
Doc

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heres mine!!!!!
06-23-2008, 04:47 PM
poona

How do you like Tabac Doc?

It's someone I want to try.
06-23-2008, 04:48 PM
Doc

I personally absolutely love it!!!
06-23-2008, 04:51 PM
Joelski78

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc

heres mine!!!!!

:tu

Those drawers couldn't possibly be full of beautiful straight razors :w
06-23-2008, 04:52 PM
Doc

maybe!!!!! :roflmao
06-23-2008, 04:59 PM
gatorfan

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My "shave den" is in a state of disrepair and we are currently performing a remodel.

I do however, have found a pretty good storage display for the razors that i can display (some still need some cleaning up and a little TLC). I just need to decide where...

BTW This case has two locks, keeping prying fingers away.
06-23-2008, 05:05 PM
Joelski78

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Here is picture of the my future Shave Den in a premature phase. I still have to figure out a suitable solution to display the straights. :hmmm:
The brushes will be on the support in the lower compartment and the mug will be just underneath.

I planned to use various materials like acrylic, colored glass and mirrors to decorate the Den.

But as you can see there's still a lot of work to be done. :)

To be continued...
06-23-2008, 05:12 PM
Joelski78

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorfan

BTW This case has two locks, keeping prying fingers away.

Maybe I should incorporate some locks in my design as well ;)
06-23-2008, 06:35 PM
gssixgun

THE SHAVE DENS:

Here is a link to quite a few "Shave Dens" from a past thread:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...den-again.html

There are quite a few ideas in there
06-23-2008, 09:41 PM
Lynn

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Thought you guys would like to see this set up.

Lynn
06-23-2008, 10:09 PM
gssixgun

Hmmmmm Lynn that brush rack just gave me a great idea, oh yeah the wheels are turning :hmmm:
06-24-2008, 12:33 AM
freebird

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynn

Thought you guys would like to see this set up.

Lynn

That's a sweet set up Lynn! I've already outgrown mine and am either need to thin the herd down or start looking for something different.I already know which choice that will be, as my razors are almost like family. It was pretty tough putting the Case Red Imp wedge up for adoption, but I had him the least amount of time, and I am getting to like the bigger blades.
06-24-2008, 12:52 AM
fryguy

Very cool Lynn. Where's the barber pole?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynn

Thought you guys would like to see this set up.

Lynn
06-24-2008, 01:23 AM
Doc

Very cool Lynn. love the brush set up!!!!!!!!
06-24-2008, 01:36 AM
coachmike

You guys owe me a keyboard...I JUST DROOLED ALL OVER THIS ONE!!!!
06-24-2008, 02:31 AM
freebird

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joelski78

Thanks Freebird for sharing you're Shave Den with us. :tu

The pictures tell that you like shaving mugs a lot, you've got quite few. :)

I've been thinking about the safety issue as well. Although I haven't got children myself (yet) and don't have family and friends with
jumping, playing, screaming and nosy children it's not to big of an issue at the moment. But this is like to change any time soon.

My initial plan was to build a 3 shelf cabinet, like yours in the last picture and put my straights in the lower compartment.
Last week I decided to adjust my design put the razor in the middle section security reasons.

I'd like to hang my Shave Den in the bathroom of my future house (I now shave in the kitchen, where there is less humidity).
Will my straights be safe enough and survive when I grease/oil them before putting the back in the Shave Den? :thinking:

Now SRP-ers, let's see those other Shave Den pictures? :D

Oh yes, I like Mugs, razors, soap, cremes brushes and shaving mirrors. (If anyone has found a cure for this, don't tell me what it is) ;)

I'm not sure about the humidity. Maybe someone with a little more experience thhan I have will answer that question. I believe, if I were going to leave my box of razors in the bath, I would look into a humidifier/dehumidifier. I know they make them for guitars. I coat my "kids" with a light coat of baby oil before I tuck them into their little box.
06-24-2008, 03:31 PM
icedog

You've seen it but here it is again. As things change (as things always do) I will keep you updated:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/...261b6c8f_b.jpg
06-26-2008, 04:13 PM
Joelski78

Anybody else willing to share a glimpse at their Shave Den? :hmmm: :D
06-26-2008, 09:07 PM
freebird

I'll add some more in a day or two, I'm still working on an addition to mine.:w
Tony
07-03-2008, 07:31 PM
Johnny J

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Welcome to the Blue Bayou (so named because when I dim the lights way down & put on some Yousef Lateef, my GF says my bathroom feels like a jazz club)
07-03-2008, 07:44 PM
freebird

My "den" is changing more than I origionally thougth. We are in the process of re-doing the bath, which means I have to find new digs for my soaps, colognes,balms,scuttles and mugs. Here is where my kids live at the moment.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...storage002.jpg
07-03-2008, 08:45 PM
Silver

Wow Gents, there are some awesome looking Dens there. Lynn, that is one awesome set up and one I'm sure thats the standard most of us aspire to. Doc I like yours too, I have a similar stand at the bottom of the bath for all my stuff.

Tony, I have to ask...............Baby Oil?? The mind boggles.:w
07-03-2008, 11:48 PM
freebird

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Originally Posted by Silver

Wow Gents, there are some awesome looking Dens there. Lynn, that is one awesome set up and one I'm sure thats the standard most of us aspire to. Doc I like yours too, I have a similar stand at the bottom of the bath for all my stuff.

Tony, I have to ask...............Baby Oil?? The mind boggles.:w

Yep, I put a light coat on my kids, after I strop their teeth , and before I put them to bed :D Keeps them from getting rusty.
07-07-2008, 11:41 AM
freebird

My 4th of July consisted of working. I painted and hung 2 cabinets and 1 shelf w/towel bar in the bath.
One of the cabinets was confiscated for my shaving supplies. The only problem is that it isn't big enough, and it was the largest of the 2 cabinets lol.
Just to ease everyone's mind, the double edge razors are there for display purposes only, their teeth have been removed.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...cabinet003.jpg
07-07-2008, 02:07 PM
hoglahoo

I just noticed Lynn's lightswitch cover. That's awesome :roflmao
07-07-2008, 03:37 PM
Gatesy

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Originally Posted by gatorfan

BTW This case has two locks, keeping prying fingers away.

Which might lead to someone just taking the whole case or just knocking out the glass.:nono:

Which means, 2 screws through each stud behind the case and glass laminates :tu
07-11-2008, 04:23 AM
davisbonanza

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Originally Posted by hoglahoo

I just noticed Lynn's lightswitch cover. That's awesome :roflmao

:roflmaoIt's a Major Award!!!:roflmao
07-11-2008, 05:03 AM
msandoval858

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Here's a shot of my sink. It's a little outdated, I've added a few things since then :D
07-11-2008, 11:37 AM
icedog

Wow you sure like those brushes! What an impressive collection. Forgive my ignorance, what makes those particular brushes collectible to you?
07-14-2008, 03:27 AM
freebird

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...kestand018.jpg

Went a little rustic with my shadow box - mug shelf.I used an old Pepsi crate with a couple of boards removed.Only problem is the middle shelf doesn't go all the way to the back, so I have to be careful or the brushes will fall.
07-14-2008, 05:47 AM
nun2sharp

In the picture on the right of the serlf are those your folks?
07-14-2008, 05:51 AM
freebird

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Originally Posted by nun2sharp

In the picture on the right of the serlf are those your folks?

Sort of, that's my Great Grandparents. :D
07-14-2008, 04:30 PM
nun2sharp

Freebird, wished that picture showed up better, I have a real affection/ admiration for the old folks, a tough breed.:OTmy apologies.
07-14-2008, 04:57 PM
freebird

:HJ We interrupt this SRP thread for a genealogy break...........this is only a test.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q.../ThomasL-1.jpg

You mean this one? Never ask a Genealogist for pictures......they usually have them at hand lol.This is my Great Grandparents, Thomas L. and Matilda Wilson.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...rn1853-1-1.jpg

This is my Great Grandfather Daniel Clark......I've been told we look alike.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...sonb1810-1.jpg

and my Great Great Great Grandfather Thomas Patterson.
07-15-2008, 02:02 AM
nun2sharp

Freebird, fantastic images, I love this kind of thing! As soon as I figure out the new digital cam and figure out how to upload my old pictures I would like to start a thread where people could display this sort of thing. Genealogy is great! Thanks for the off topic post!:tu
BTW: Grampa Dan is a good looking fella, bet he didnt use no fru fru fragrance, arent you glad!
07-15-2008, 12:24 PM
freebird

Quote:

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Freebird, fantastic images, I love this kind of thing! As soon as I figure out the new digital cam and figure out how to upload my old pictures I would like to start a thread where people could display this sort of thing. Genealogy is great! Thanks for the off topic post!:tu
BTW: Grampa Dan is a good looking fella, bet he didnt use no fru fru fragrance, arent you glad!

:OT

Glad none of them used fru fru fragrances lol, I can't imagine them using something called Nancy Boy :eek:l. Yep, I think he's a good looking guy, but I'm a little biased lol. BTW, Thomas Patterson (also on my dad's side of the family) is where I get my Indian blood. I found this photo in "The History of the Chickamauga Cherokee Tribe" I thought I was just reading a history book, come to find out it was a genealogy book that my Dad obtained from a distant relative when they passed. I'm named after Thomas Wilson (and my Dad's father also), just so happened we had a Thomas Patterson in the family. One of the Patterson 's married a Nancy Wood...whose two brothers were killed in Mountain Meadows, which they made a movie about, last year, called September Dawn.