Stand

[D19M]

I have a Henson al13 and a synthetic brush that I keep on a plastic stand on the side of the sink.

Is this necessary, will placing the razor on its short side and the brush stood upright in a bathroom cupboard cause problems.

 

[EclipseRedRing]

Putting the brush in a closed space before letting it dry can cause mould but if you avoid this then you will have no problems. That consideration aside, your brush and razor will be find kept in the bathroom cupboard as you describe. That said, if you plan to leave them there for several days, and the bathroom is particularly humid, then a better ventilated room would be my choice. No stand, of any type, and for any thing, is ever really necessary

 

[D19M]

Putting the brush in a closed space before letting it dry can cause mould but if you avoid this then you will have no problems. That consideration aside, your brush and razor will be find kept in the bathroom cupboard as you describe. That said, if you plan to leave them there for several days, and the bathroom is particularly humid, then a better ventilated room would be my choice. No stand, of any type, and for any thing, is ever really necessary

Thank you

 

[Phoenix997]

Is a shaving brush stand necessary?

So normally I would always go with a stand. The Plisson I have on backorder I got a stand with as well. As I did with my SV. But my PAA brush that I am expecting tomorrow and my Acca Kappa are both standless and I could not find a dedicated stand for it. I ordered a few of those plastic stands...

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[Cumberland Sausage]

It's entirely a matter of personal preference, whether you like the look of your razor and brush on a stand or not. Quite a few B&B members have tried to prove that one method is better than the other, from a "brush health" point of view, but I've been far from convinced either way. As long as the brush is not kept in a very damp atmosphere or a small enclosed space, I think you're good to go

 

[D19M]

It's entirely a matter of personal preference, whether you like the look of your razor and brush on a stand or not. Quite a few B&B members have tried to prove that one method is better than the other, from a "brush health" point of view, but I've been far from convinced either way. As long as the brush is not kept in a very damp atmosphere or a small enclosed space, I think you're good to go

Our 2 year old grandson visits us in our bungalow, so want to keep razors and blades out of his reach until he is a bit more grown up and has the sense not to mess with them

 

[Coler]

Our 2 year old grandson visits us in our bungalow, so want to keep razors and blades out of his reach until he is a bit more grown up and has the sense not to mess with them

Up high.

You don't need a stand.

Let the brush dry out thoroughly between uses. If it's not drying quickly enough get another.

This is literally the only objective justification for having more than one shaving brush so use it wisely, debunk it at your own peril.

There are men who moved their whole families to a more humid climate just to legitimately acquire one more shaving brush.

(I think I made that up)

 

[Lane101]

@D19M , Welcome to B&B, I see you joined us a couple of months ago.

@Coler is right that the key thing is to ensure your brush dries thoroughly between shaves. The other key is to ensure that your rinse any residual lather out of the brush after each shave as soap scum can build up and damage some knots. Synthetic brushes dry much faster than others so you may be OK to shave with one brush. My preference was to have two to ensure thorough drying (my two synthetics have larger 26mm knots) with a third since I also wanted a boar for my hardest soaps. The boar requires at least two full days to dry.

As synthetics are relatively inexpensive it may also make sense to have a second brush in case something happens to your primary. One drop from a slippery hand can crack a brush handle.

Other than that using a stand or just allowing the brush to dry upright is a personal preference.

 

[musicman1951]

I agree that stands are totally unnecessary, but some people like them and that's reason enough to get one. Synthetic brushes dry very quickly. Give it a good rinse and shake as much water out as you can. No sweat.

 

[D19M]

@D19M , Welcome to B&B, I see you joined us a couple of months ago.

@Coler is right that the key thing is to ensure your brush dries thoroughly between shaves. The other key is to ensure that your rinse any residual lather out of the brush after each shave as soap scum can build up and damage some knots. Synthetic brushes dry much faster than others so you may be OK to shave with one brush. My preference was to have two to ensure thorough drying (my two synthetics have larger 26mm knots) with a third since I also wanted a boar for my hardest soaps. The boar requires at least two full days to dry.

As synthetics are relatively inexpensive it may also make sense to have a second brush in case something happens to your primary. One drop from a slippery hand can crack a brush handle.

Other than that using a stand or just allowing the brush to dry upright is a personal preference.

Hi

I have decided to keep a stand, no need for one but the razor and brush are stored safely in one place.

I have 2 x Henson al13 razors and 2 x A2S synthetic brushes, one in use the other for travel or as a spare.

 

[Merchant Seaman Z]

It’s not needed, really. Looks nice, conversational if you have guests. It does prevent the wife and 17 year old daughter from completely taking over the bathroom countertop, with “their essentials”. But get made if me or the 9 year old boy leave up the seat. …know your worth…