How important is a shaver stand?

**Peter Mount** · 05-02-2010, 03:14 AM

Hi

Is a shaver stand important for the care of the DE shaver and brush? Or would the DE shaver be OK if I sit it on it's side?

I'm assuming the Merkur DE shavers aren't prone to corrosion.

If a shaver stand is recommended can I get a good cheap one in Melbourne, Australia?

Thanks

**Sir Ronald** · 05-02-2010, 03:18 AM

I don't use one. a brush stand on the other hand, is important.

**Peter Mount** · 05-02-2010, 03:25 AM

Originally Posted by Sir Ronald

I don't use one. a brush stand on the other hand, is important.

Thanks. I'll look around for a brush stand this week.

**JCD** · 05-02-2010, 03:25 AM

Originally Posted by Sir Ronald

I don't use one. a brush stand on the other hand, is important.

Just goes to show it's a case of YMMV, I use a razor stand but don't use a brush stand.

Make or buy one if it doesn't suit you then you can PIF it to someone who may enjoy it.

**Optometrist** · 05-02-2010, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by Sir Ronald

I don't use one. a brush stand on the other hand, is important.

I second this. I am of the belief, rightly or wrongly, that a brush should dry inverted. I think the debate is still open on this one!

David

**kingfisher** · 05-02-2010, 07:42 AM

Neither a brush stand nor a razor stand is important.

I leave my brushes to dry bristles up, and I place my razor next to the sink on its side.

No problem whatsoever with either of these practices.

**TSWebster** · 05-02-2010, 07:54 AM

I don't use a stand for my razor or my brush, they put a flat bottom on brushes for a reason.

**firehydrant** · 05-02-2010, 08:31 AM

My razors sit on a folded cloth in the medecine cabinet. My brushes sit in the open air on the counter top with my mug.

**mmack66** · 05-02-2010, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by kingfisher

neither a brush stand nor a razor stand is important.

I leave my brushes to dry bristles up, and i place my razor next to the sink on its side.

No problem whatsoever with either of these practices.

+1

**Peter Mount** · 05-02-2010, 08:40 AM

I can see there is no hard and fast rule on this. So I'll only buy one if it's inexpensive and looks nice enough.

**ShavelockFoams** · 05-02-2010, 09:05 AM

I use a stand for my brush, but not for my razor. If I was not using a stand for the brush, I would just give it an extra shake or 2 to make sure that all the extra water is out of it after shaving.

**Optometrist** · 05-02-2010, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by TSWebster

I don't use a stand for my razor or my brush, they put a flat bottom on brushes for a reason.

That could be just for whilst you're shaving, couldn't it?

David

**kingfisher** · 05-02-2010, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by Optometrist

That could be just for whilst you're shaving, couldn't it?

David

How would having a flat bottom be used while shaving?

**Optometrist** · 05-02-2010, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by kingfisher

How would having a flat bottom be used while shaving?

Between relathering. I sit my brush up on a shelf whilst shaving.

David

**mr_dave** · 05-02-2010, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by kingfisher

How would having a flat bottom be used while shaving?

I would imagine it would help if you're a face latherer and thusly don't have a bowl full of lather to rest it in.

**luvmysuper** · 05-02-2010, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by kingfisher

Neither a brush stand nor a razor stand is important.

I leave my brushes to dry bristles up, and I place my razor next to the sink on its side.

No problem whatsoever with either of these practices.

Originally Posted by TSWebster

I don't use a stand for my razor or my brush, they put a flat bottom on brushes for a reason.

What they said.

It makes no difference, it's purely a matter of choice.
If you like a razor or brush stand, get one, but it isn't important in so far as drying a brush or protecting a razor.
I have razors and brushes that sit in stands and I have razors and brushes that are never in stands and they are all fine.
This debate has raged infinitum and been tested with experiments.
There is absolutely no evidence to indicate that one or the other makes a brush dry better or faster and no evidence whatsoever that it provides any protection or benefit one way or the other.

**Gredge** · 05-02-2010, 10:30 AM

For the Merkur: I just make sure to dry it thoroughly after each shave.
For the brush: Just give it a good rinse and shake, then leave it open air (probably best not to put a moist brush like that in a closed cabinet).
Which direction? I think it's purely personal preference.

**oscarbowman** · 05-02-2010, 11:16 AM

To each his own.

If you see one you like. Buy it. Now only if you you like it. Cause you certainly don't need it!!

**pal** · 05-02-2010, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by oscarbowman

To each his own.

If you see one you like. Buy it. Now only if you you like it. Cause you certainly don't need it!!

+1

**mrbear** · 05-02-2010, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by luvmysuper

What they said.

It makes no difference, it's purly a matter of choice.
If you like a razor or brush stand, get one, but it isn't important in so far as drying a brush or protecting a razor.
I have razors and brushes that sit in stands and I have razors and brushes that are never in stands and they are all fine.
This debate has raged infinitum and been tested with experiments.
There is absolutely no evidence to indicate that one or the other makes a brush dry better or faster and no evidence whatsoever that it provides any protection or benefit one way or the other.

+1,000