Homemade, Cigar Box, Straight Razor Case

[Samouraï]

Well, as the title indicates, I made a straight razor case out of a cigar box, some high quality foam packing material (that I got with the power supply I used to build a PC), and a little silica cylinder that came in a pill bottle. I used a sharpie and a serrated steak knife to mark and cut the foam. I sealed up the edges with a torch lighter. It was a quick and fun little project that, while a bit rough looking, will do for a few months. I've got 2 more razors on the way, and will update when I make spots for them. Sorry about the crappy iphone photos.

 

[summit_4000]

Jon,
Very nice! It looks great. It looks like you can use as both a display case as well as as for safe storage. I think you inspired me to do the same.

 

[Samouraï]

Thank you. If I had spent a bit more time, it could have come out a bit cleaner. Maybe an x-acto knife and a ruler next time. I've got another slab of foam that I can use for another go in the near future. Btw, does anyone know where one might purchase some high quality foam online?

 

[huracan]

Btw, does anyone know where one might purchase some high quality foam online?

If you have one close by, you can try an arts & crafts store like Michael's or ACMoore.

Their respective websites' also stock it in different sizes.

 

[stripec30]

That's a great idea!

 

[Luc]

I will have to make myself one of those, good work!

 

[angelito84601]

This is a great idea, my only concern/ question is that given that this is a cedar wood it will hold more humidity, therefore you will need to make sure the blades are super-extra dry.

 

[Samouraï]

This is a great idea, my only concern/ question is that given that this is a cedar wood it will hold more humidity, therefore you will need to make sure the blades are super-extra dry.

ooh, I might need to reformulate my plan. I guess it works like a cheap humidor, eh? retaining the moisture that is put into the box--so if the blades have specks of water going in, they will stay...

what if i sealed the cedar?

 

[Eighties]

That looks great!

I tried a similar project.

I found a box at Ross Dress for Less and put a Dollar Tree sponge in it. Then used and exacto knife to cut slots in it so that I could put the razors in that way. Your approach is much more pleasin gto the eye however.

 

[angelito84601]

ooh, I might need to reformulate my plan. I guess it works like a cheap humidor, eh? retaining the moisture that is put into the box--so if the blades have specks of water going in, they will stay...

what if i sealed the cedar?

Most likely you will be fine if you dry them really well. Ceiling the wood will definitely help IMHO. Good luck, I am going to make one too.

Angel

 

[Samouraï]

hey, if you guys make some cases like this, post them online. im probably going to try again when my other two razors arrive. I would love to see everyone's doityourself work.

 

[BEAR DEN]

Very nice! Great idea and you know that I too will be making one or two very soon!

 

[gratewhitehuntr]

there was a huge stack of cigar boxes in all different shapes and sizes in a store the other day

I wonder

red velvet or black velvet?

 

[Samouraï]

there was a huge stack of cigar boxes in all different shapes and sizes in a store the other day

I wonder

red velvet or black velvet?

A deep blood red would be beautiful.

 

[Hawkeye5]

Bill Ellis posted a thread, "Get Flocked", I believe was the title. Shows how he does it.

 

[PolsBirthday]

I used bright, white satin for mine, cheaper than velvet and easier to sew too (I stitched mine around the foam, then dropped it in like a pillow).

Given that most of my razors have black celluloid handles I get a rockin' contrast.

BTW since my razors lie flat, I built two layers, so if i ever need it as a travel case, I just take the ones out of the top so that the ones in bottom are foamed/satined on each side.

 

[The Knize]

ooh, I might need to reformulate my plan. I guess it works like a cheap humidor, eh? retaining the moisture that is put into the box--so if the blades have specks of water going in, they will stay...

what if i sealed the cedar?

I assume if you put in enough of those silica cylinders the inside of that box will be much drier than any typical bathroom.

 

[grump]

Very interesting, another project for my razors.

 

[Mandrake]

I keep the 2 razors I have at the moment in a cigar box (plenty of those empty boxes around for me), I need to get some silica bags or similar...

Good work!