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raccoonandbrush
08-02-2011, 02:34 PM
I used to think that storing straight razors long term in leather was a good idea. Recently I found out I was wrong. I found something that might be a good long term storage for my straight razors. I would like your opinions if I would be making a good choice. Thanks!
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/JEWELRY-TRAY-HINGED-GLASS-LID-W-RED-VELVET-INSERT-/00/$(KGrHqJ,!iYE3cPgIbilBOEl()TpJw~~0_3.JPG
Angry__Panda
08-02-2011, 02:41 PM
That looks fine to me. I think a lot of people have converted jewelry style cases to hold their straights. You could also modify other cases out there to work OR you could go with some of the options other people have;
Copic Marker wallets (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/243182-Copic-Marker-Wallets-for-straight-storage)
Alembicase (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/243074-Alembicase-is-cool)
The Alembicase is actually designed for straights and has really cool adjustable inserts to all your straights fit and are snug. I have some of the marker wallets (for my markers lol) and I tried my straights in there and they all fit fine, they are fairly cheap as well, not sure on the cost of Alembicase.
raccoonandbrush
08-02-2011, 03:02 PM
That looks fine to me. I think a lot of people have converted jewelry style cases to hold their straights. You could also modify other cases out there to work OR you could go with some of the options other people have;
Copic Marker wallets (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/243182-Copic-Marker-Wallets-for-straight-storage)
Alembicase (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/243074-Alembicase-is-cool)
The Alembicase is actually designed for straights and has really cool adjustable inserts to all your straights fit and are snug. I have some of the marker wallets (for my markers lol) and I tried my straights in there and they all fit fine, they are fairly cheap as well, not sure on the cost of Alembicase.
Those are cool. I would prefer the jewelry tray so I could see the straights without opening the case, and so I could be creative on how I arrange them.
Legion
08-02-2011, 05:34 PM
Ummm... Look, it would probably be fine. However....
Again it depends on how picky you want to be. The wood used for that is probably composite, and is full of formaldehyde, and whatnot. The paint, no good, the material, no good... yaddayadda. But this is strictly if we are talking museum preservation. I keep my rotation in a cutlery chest, and that is certainly no better than what you have found. I think it will be OK, much better than leather.
Oh, you might want to include a picture and remove the link, since it is a live auction.
Alraz
08-02-2011, 05:50 PM
I have seen people use boxes like this to store their razors, they work fine.
Al raz.
raccoonandbrush
08-02-2011, 06:09 PM
Ummm... Look, it would probably be fine. However....
Again it depends on how picky you want to be. The wood used for that is probably composite, and is full of formaldehyde, and whatnot. The paint, no good, the material, no good... yaddayadda. But this is strictly if we are talking museum preservation. I keep my rotation in a cutlery chest, and that is certainly no better than what you have found. I think it will be OK, much better than leather.
Oh, you might want to include a picture and remove the link, since it is a live auction.
Thanks for the input.
johnmrson
08-02-2011, 06:11 PM
I think that'd be a fine way to store your straights.
raccoonandbrush
08-02-2011, 06:11 PM
I have seen people use boxes like this to store their razors, they work fine.
Al raz.
Thanks!
raccoonandbrush
08-02-2011, 06:42 PM
I just found an even better display. The Maxam Sport Knife Display.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/419dhXpOciL._SS400_.jpg
Legion
08-02-2011, 06:49 PM
I just found an even better display. The Maxam Sport Knife Display.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/419dhXpOciL._SS400_.jpg
That one looks lockable, which would be great if you had kids around.
Angry__Panda
08-02-2011, 07:13 PM
You could always cut out and make your own window in the Alembicase one. Just thought I would mention that if the window was the only thing deterring you from getting it :) .
danjared
08-02-2011, 07:30 PM
If you want a case of that style, Thiers-Issard makes one that is quite nice.
dmcconnell
08-02-2011, 07:52 PM
If you want a case of that style, Thiers-Issard makes one that is quite nice.
+1. I use one of the TI cases and it is beautiful. A bit pricey, but very well made and a perfect fit for displaying razors. It also comes with a leather pad for displaying a razor as well - a nice touch. Here's a pic of mine:
danjared
08-02-2011, 07:55 PM
I figured that the leather pad is to go underneath the case and to go between the glass and razors to protect the glass during transport.
raccoonandbrush
08-02-2011, 07:59 PM
That one looks lockable, which would be great if you had kids around.
That's a plus. I don't have kids now, but will come in handy in the future.
raccoonandbrush
08-02-2011, 08:00 PM
You could always cut out and make your own window in the Alembicase one. Just thought I would mention that if the window was the only thing deterring you from getting it :) .
Nah. I just don't like the look of it.
raccoonandbrush
08-02-2011, 08:02 PM
+1. I use one of the TI cases and it is beautiful. A bit pricey, but very well made and a perfect fit for displaying razors. It also comes with a leather pad for displaying a razor as well - a nice touch. Here's a pic of mine:
Yes, that is too expensive for me.
mdunn
08-02-2011, 08:59 PM
Whatever you get.. Make sure you have lots of room to add more razors!
My storage solution...
http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz265/m_dunn/f822f300.jpg
raccoonandbrush
08-03-2011, 06:43 AM
When I first heard of the AlembiCase that Angry_Panda mentioned above, I took a very quick look at it, and went "Meh". This morning I took a much more closer look at it, and to say I changed my mind is an understatement. This thing looks GREAT! It's like the perfect straight razor storage unit. The different features it has are really cool. One big plus is it's very affordable price! I have to get this thing!
dmcconnell
08-03-2011, 06:46 AM
I figured that the leather pad is to go underneath the case and to go between the glass and razors to protect the glass during transport.
Yep. I keep my case on the dresser, so the leather protects the wood surfaces. As you say, it also fits between the razors and the lid.
Price
08-03-2011, 09:29 AM
When I first heard of the AlembiCase that Angry_Panda mentioned above, I took a very quick look at it, and went "Meh". This morning I took a much more closer look at it, and to say I changed my mind is an understatement. This thing looks GREAT! It's like the perfect straight razor storage unit. The different features it has are really cool. One big plus is it's very affordable price! I have to get this thing!
I've got one, and I like it a lot. No, it's not for displaying showpiece razors or anything, but for no-nonsense storage it's exactly the right tool for the job. Well-thought-out piece of equipment.
raccoonandbrush
08-03-2011, 10:26 AM
I've got one, and I like it a lot. No, it's not for displaying showpiece razors or anything, but for no-nonsense storage it's exactly the right tool for the job. Well-thought-out piece of equipment.
I couldn't agree with you more.
I tried the faux wood jewelry box for a while, but then I upgraded. My current box is an aluminum one with an insert (I've stashed dessicant packs under the insert). The box is about $25 at jewelrysupply.com, and you can get the insert for a couple of bucks from the same place.
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Just to clarify, the OP's box is intrinsically a good solution. I have one and I'm keeping it around for future expansion needs. It is, however, a very inexpensive box and some might find the leatherette covering a little tacky. Although it's not heirloom quality, it's still vastly better than a lot of the other boxes I've seen.
One of the little bonuses you get from the jewelry display boxes: if your collection grows beyond 10 razors or the cheap plastic insert isn't your thing, you can always get some basswood strips and a little velvet and make your own insert. I've measured my box, and with 3/16" dividers I could convert it to store 20 razors, spines up. Or, you can make something to store straights and DEs.
I tried the faux wood jewelry box for a while, but then I upgraded. My current box is an aluminum one with an insert (I've stashed dessicant packs under the insert). The box is about $25 at jewelrysupply.com, and you can get the insert for a couple of bucks from the same place.
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Now, I like this.
Kentos
08-04-2011, 12:35 AM
Wow, nice collection of Grelots!
I currently use my pouch of 24 copics. I'm thinking of keeping my straights in a locked box of some sort in a near future, it will need to be big enough for my 24 straights and convenient so it's not a chore to grab the next straight... I'm still looking at a good system...
Domminigan
08-04-2011, 11:46 AM
This is the one I was given when I purchased a group of razors from a guy
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=28661
I currently use my pouch of 24 copics. I'm thinking of keeping my straights in a locked box of some sort in a near future, it will need to be big enough for my 24 straights and convenient so it's not a chore to grab the next straight... I'm still looking at a good system...
You may still be a candidate for one of these boxes... after a bit of DIY action. Here's a quick-and-dirty mockup of where I was headed with my box once I passed 10 razors.
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This is just a bit of microsuede draped over some chunks of foamcore, but it shows the general idea. Obviously, the razors wouldn't butt up against the sides of the box in the finished product.
With the 3/16" dividers and half-inch slots, I figured I could get 20 razors in this box. The half-inch width is due to the horn-scaled TI, which is not only fatter than any of my others, but also too fat to fit in an official TI box.
If you selected thinner dividers and/or narrower slots, you could bump up the number of razors. There's also the option of including a second row of two razors, placed end-to-end, either above or below the main row of 20-to-whatever.
The interior of these boxes is 14.25 x 7.75, which is apparently some kind of standard in the jewelry biz. You can do your own math. And then come do my math over for me, because I've lost the scrap of paper I did all my calculations and sketches on.
The aluminum box I have is lockable; the black leatherette ones are not. (I should point out I have no affiliation with anyone who sells these boxes. This is just the best solution I've found to date.)
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