I've finally sorted out my straight storage problem.

Having a reasonable sized collection of straights has posed a quandry on how to store them so I they are easy to access and don't take up huge amounts of room. I've tried pen stands, plate holders, pocket knife stands and even a knife roll.

Anyway, I've finally cracked it.

A basic, plastic set of office drawers. I've lined them with black, non slip matting and I reckon they work great. I've just thrown a few straights in so you get the idea. I just need to buy a few extra sets of drawers now.




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Spain

Where's the China drawer? I like your idea a lot, I may need to take a trip down to Office Depot.

Great idea

Good idea... But it doesn't do your amazing collection justice.

I was expecting some kind of grand cabinet, with individual spotlights on rotating plinths.

mdunn said:

Good idea... But it doesn't do your amazing collection justice.

I was expecting some kind of grand cabinet, with individual spotlights on rotating plinths.

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Me too, or a hidden cabinet that opens when you press a button, to reveal the razors, mounted in a spiral pattern on the wall. There should be a smoke machine, dramatic lighting and choir music playing, as well.

Come on John, plastic draws? Your just not trying.

That's certainly practical, doesn't look out of place either!

Does it get enough air circulation in the drawers to keep everything dry?

legion said:

Me too, or a hidden cabinet that opens when you press a button, to reveal the razors, mounted in a spiral pattern on the wall. There should be a smoke machine, dramatic lighting and choir music playing, as well.

Come on John, plastic draws? Your just not trying.

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Yeah righto. If I could ever convince myself to sell off the safety razor collection then I'd have a very nice and large display cabinet to use but I just can't bring myself to do it.............................................yet.

Plenty of airflow through it Tak. I also don't store them in the bathroom so they don't get exposed to alot of moist air.

Simple but practical solution John, nice.

Very nice collection - I would be tempted to put that wonderful collection in a bank for safekeeping!

No, no, no. They deserve some kind of vault. I'm thinking a highly ornamented medieval type of storage.
One vault for each country.

Nice one John! I can't see the French and Custom drawer!

mdunn said:

Good idea... But it doesn't do your amazing collection justice.

I was expecting some kind of grand cabinet, with individual spotlights on rotating plinths.

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plus one !! look at the great air flow as well ! superb !

You might want to throw a silica pack or two in the drawer. Whenever I find those silica desiccant pouches in packing material I save them for reuse. They're also good for use in your safe or with gun storage.

I reckon you're 1 step away from an excel spreadsheet powered by Google!

If your keeping them in the bathroom, place some desiccants in the drawers.

IsaacRN said:

If your keeping them in the bathroom, place some desiccants in the drawers.

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If you're keeping your collection in your bathroom.... You'll need to build a bigger bathroom.