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Good job, Bryan. Nice repurposing.

 

Very nicely done!
My father had a pipe holder very similar to that one years ago, before he kicked the habit in 1972.
Can't beat the price! Only suggestion I'd make, if there aren't any already, is to use small adhesive rubber feet on the bottom to raise the wooden base off the counter. This is to minimize contact with any water on the counter surface.
Cheap & easy to apply.

 

I knew when I saw it that it was going to be something special. Beautiful job! I also love how you maximized your counter space, while keeping it easy to reach things without moving a bunch of other things.

 

thanks guys. once again I appreciate all the comments.

it is indeed a tight space but I like to think I did a decent job so far.

you guys rule!

 

I am envious. Nice job! I am also looking for a way to store/display my gear. As of now, it is just getting shoved in a drawer after each use.

 

Make sure you're giving them a chance to completely dry out before you put them away. You don't want your brush to mildew or your blades to rust.

 

I do leave the brush out to air dry. Unfortunately, nothing great to suspend it with, I just kind of prop it up between the handles on the faucet with the hair side of the brush pointing down. It seems to dry out nicely in that fashion, but I need a better method. Also, need to dry the blades/razor better. Time for a stand of some sort I guess.

 

I place my brushes post-shave in the window sill with the window open. This allows exposure to the morning & midday sun, plus good air circulation. With this placement, most brushes take about 2 days to dry completely, even the dense 30mm badger. I don't have a rack for all four, so I hang two, handle side up. I've not noticed that hanging them ensures any quicker drying time than having them 'stand' upright. I try and keep one 'active' while the other 3 are drying.

 

ahh I'm craving something new. maybe a soap? I have mwf, VDH, and col conk almond

recommendations ?

 

I have a thing for Mike's Naturals and Stirling Soap Co. Love them both - great scent, skin care and lather...

 

No stand necessary, unless you just want one.

For your brushes, give 'em a few good shakes, do a little "painting" on your towel, then stand 'em up on their handle. I haven't had any issues at all.

For your razors, take the blade out, wipe down with a towel, put blade back in, done. As for storing, I took a board, sanded, stained, poly-ed, put in 30 sets of L-Hooks, hung it on the wall next to the sink, and filled 'er up.

I hand strop all my blades after the shave, then drop 'em into a different razor. Hand stropping gets the moisture off well enough that I've never had a rust issue.

 

TSD, but you gotta pick the scent

 

You can make something like this from a coat hanger.

 

Looks great. I had this idea too and have been cruising some flea markets and estate sales looking for a good pipe stand and tobacco jar. I have one now that I like, but I'm not willing to pull the pipes out of it for the razors. I'll keep looking, but good work on this one!

 

Thanks!

 

I love it

 

Yes, Yes there is, It is called Shave Denvy No, really, I need professional help ...... my mind has gone !!

 

Turned out very very nice great job

 

Good job, that looks great!

 

I didn't realize so many people are using pipe stands for razor racks, I guess the height is just right?