Razor Display Case

[Hayduke]

I wasnt sure which forum this belonged in, but since it's a case for straights, I'm putting it here

So here it is. I just finished it last night. I found the hooks at Homeco, but they only stock 2 packs at a time, so I had to get them to order me 5 more. It takes 7 packs of 4 to make a spot for 14 razors. I put some clear tubing over the hooks to protect the razors from scratching. There are magnets behind the velvet to hold the blades open. I like that look better then closed

As you can see, I have room for a few more
For those that are going to ask, these are the razors starting from the top left and going across then down, like reading a book:
row 1 column 1 - Boker King Cutter
row 1 column 2 - Dovo Limited Edition Mother of Pearl
row 2 column 1 - Vintage Bengall
row 2 column 2 - Dovo Ebony Spike Point 5/8
row 3 column 1 - Isaac Walker 5/8
row 3 column 2 - Otto Busch World Master (NOS never been used)
row 4 and 5 column 1 - JR Torrey
row 4 column 2 - can't recall what this one says
row 5 column 2 - "Best of the West" is stamped on the tang. That's all I remember about this one.

The Bengall was my first straight bought shave ready. I bought the Boker and both Dovos from SRD during the lifetime honing offer. All the others came from ebay. None are shave ready, but I'll change that eventually. I actually have 3 more of the NOS Otto Busch World Master razors. They are all blond scales though. I like the tortoise shell look

My favorite? The LE MOP Dovo. I know many don't like stainless blades, but think that blade shaves better then the 2 carbon steel blades. Used it this morning and it was wonderful

 

[Dustinl]

Hayduke,

I am not into straights but man I tell ya, that is an awesome looking display and some awesome looking razors!!!



DL

 

[thirdeye]

Very very nice work sir. I like your use of the clear tube to protect your wares.

 

[professorchaos]

Seriously, that looks great!

 

[JPM]

Very nice case, and I like your razors too.

 

[John C]

Very cool! I like the open razor look as well.

 

[Calder]

Wow, to put it simply.

That's pretty damn awesome, the presentation is impeccable.

/jealous

 

[texbilly]

Well done! Along with the overall presentation, I think I like the hidden "blade positioning" magnet feature the best. Very inventive.

 

[luvmysuper]

One word..

Suh-weeeet!

 

[Calder]

Ohh ya, I forgot to ask... What's your favorite?

 

[azmark]

I wish I could have something like that. My kids would get into that so quick. Im making a few cases from cigar humidors I have that are lockable.

Very well done.

 

[mdunn]

very nice. looking good with the magnets, too

 

[jbitting]

you can take the bulk of the credit for inspiring me.
I'm in the process of making a case VERY similar to yours.
..starting with the same raw box anyway.

Thanks for the pics!

 

[TChewy]

This is beautiful!! Good work.

 

[Hayduke]

you can take the bulk of the credit for inspiring me.
I'm in the process of making a case VERY similar to yours.
..starting with the same raw box anyway.

Thanks for the pics!

Good luck! Make sure to post pics

The only potential problem is the oil. I'm worried it is going to affect the velvet. So far, it's been fine, but I'm concerned about it long term.

 

[theretroshave]

Where can one find this case? I'm interested in making a similar display.

 

[Doc226]

Holy thread revival.

 

[Shave_Rat]

Holy thread revival.

It's less than a year, so it's fine... right? lol

I'm glad it got revived, though, I'm new to the site and would not have seen the awesomeness that is that home done display case otherwise.

 

[Mike H]

It's less than a year, so it's fine... right? lol

I'm glad it got revived, though, I'm new to the site and would not have seen the awesomeness that is that home done display case otherwise.

What calendar are you using?

I am glad too this thread was revived, use of the magnets is genius.

 

[Shave_Rat]

What calendar are you using?

I am glad too this thread was revived, use of the magnets is genius.

Er... a Mayan one? My brain doesn't process numbers well? There must be some valid excuse... *thinking*... ok, I give up. lol Still glad I got to see the awesome case in the thread though.