So, I have decided that I need to move my razors out of my bathroom and into the second bathroom (which is rarely used for showering) due to humidity issues. Particularly because of my B&B Thiers Issard Le Grelot. I am in CA, so humidity is not a huge issue, but it can be in certain times of the year so I would rather be safe than sorry.
So... I embarked upon a journey to find out what others are doing to preserve their precious razors from the elements. The vast majority do not have any problems, and just apply a thin coat of Tuf-Glide or Camellia oil either when storing the razor, or a few times a month/week depending on the climate. This seemed to prevent most issues, and will certainly work for most people, but for those who want to go a step further would want to use a dehumidifier box to keep your razors in a bone dry climate.
Here are the products I purchased:
Cigar Humidor off ebay with glass top. $35.
These range from $20-several hundred for really nice ones. $35 should work just fine for me. They are cedar lined usually and are guaranteed airtight with their "Sure-Seal" technology.
Silica Gel Packets. These can either be purchased, or saved over time. You really dont need a whole lot of them to start out with. Maybe 2-3. I purchased mine here: LINK 20 packest for $6.40 shipped Good Deal!
And Thats it! Thats all I need to get started. Although you may want to pick up a humidity thermostat from your local hardware store if the humidor you use does not have a gauge attached.
Most humidors are going to have a humidifier of some sort included. You'll want to either remove that completely, or modify it to be able to store your silica gel packets. Most humidors need to be "Conditioned" prior to use as a humidifier. This is done by using a wet cloth/paper towel and creating the humidity climate. I dont think this will be necessary for straight razor storage so I dont think I am going to do that.
Anyways, that is what I am going to do. We'll see how it goes, and I'll keep you posted on its progress and productivity. If any others have already done this, please chime in!
So... I embarked upon a journey to find out what others are doing to preserve their precious razors from the elements. The vast majority do not have any problems, and just apply a thin coat of Tuf-Glide or Camellia oil either when storing the razor, or a few times a month/week depending on the climate. This seemed to prevent most issues, and will certainly work for most people, but for those who want to go a step further would want to use a dehumidifier box to keep your razors in a bone dry climate.
Here are the products I purchased:
Cigar Humidor off ebay with glass top. $35.
These range from $20-several hundred for really nice ones. $35 should work just fine for me. They are cedar lined usually and are guaranteed airtight with their "Sure-Seal" technology.
Silica Gel Packets. These can either be purchased, or saved over time. You really dont need a whole lot of them to start out with. Maybe 2-3. I purchased mine here: LINK 20 packest for $6.40 shipped Good Deal!
And Thats it! Thats all I need to get started. Although you may want to pick up a humidity thermostat from your local hardware store if the humidor you use does not have a gauge attached.
Most humidors are going to have a humidifier of some sort included. You'll want to either remove that completely, or modify it to be able to store your silica gel packets. Most humidors need to be "Conditioned" prior to use as a humidifier. This is done by using a wet cloth/paper towel and creating the humidity climate. I dont think this will be necessary for straight razor storage so I dont think I am going to do that.
Anyways, that is what I am going to do. We'll see how it goes, and I'll keep you posted on its progress and productivity. If any others have already done this, please chime in!