Most shaving brush and razor stands available are the vertical "tree" style, where the razor and brush hang from arms off a central post. It makes for compact storage, but there is always the danger of an item being accidentally knocked off the "tree" and damaged in the fall. This design, however, supports the razor and shaving brush at a lower height and at a reclined angle. Each are carefully cradled by metal prongs and it really puts your shaving equipment on display in a very attractive manner, while protecting them more securely than the vertical style of stand. I don't know why this style of razor and brush stand isn't more popular. It doesn't take up much more counter real estate than the vertical stands. (Its footprint is about 3 inches x 3-1/2 inches.)One thing to keep in mind is that this style of stand is typically made to hold straight razors, which are much longer than your typical safety razor. In fact, the hole in the bottom razor support is to allow the tail, or "tang," of a straight razor to poke through, with the body (scales) resting in the upper prongs. If you intend to use this stand for a safety razor, just be aware that it works best with those which have longer handles. The (inside) distance from the upper edge of the lower support cup to the inside of the upper prongs is just about 3 inches even. So just make sure your safety razor has a handle which projects below the head of the razor a minimum of 3-1/4 inches, or the lower end of your razor handle may not be able to reach the lower support. However, there are many safety razors which have longer handles and those with about 4-inch handles (such as the longer Parker models with the "double-bulb" ends) work perfectly. Please measure your razor handle or carefully read its specs online before buying to make sure it has a suitably long handle for this stand.[For a really custom fit, the more adventuresome and handy may want to *carefully* angle the top prongs of the razor holder back towards the lower support a wee bit so that when the tip of your safety razor handle rests inside and up against the bottom of the lower support cup, the the razor head will just clear the upper prongs. You could also adjust the radius of the thicker curved razor support to slightly shorten the support distance. But this is all very easily and precisely done using the leverage gained with a set of lineman's pliers, whose jaws are well wrapped with duct tape to prevent scratching the chrome finish. Disclaimer: As with any chromed metal item, just be very, very careful not to overdo the bending or the hard chrome plating plating could crack or separate.]The brush portion of the stand likewise very securely cradles your shaving brush, yet allows you to easily pluck it up for use. The inside measurement between the upper and lower sets of prongs is just a tad over an inch and a quarter and the horizontal gap between the prongs (inside measurement) is about an inch even. Those handles with a narrowed "waist" work very well and fit like a glove into the prong sets. Again, these prongs can be carefully adjusted within reason to hold a variety of brush handle sizes and shapes.I can't state enough how attractive this stand is and how well it sets your shaving equipment off for display. I would have paid half again the price for this stand since its unique style is so practical and efficient, but as it is, it's a downright steal.Shown is the stand I received holding a Parker 26C safety razor with a 3-7/8-inch-long handle and a Maggard Razors synthetic brush. Notice how I've slightly adjusted the prongs so that the razor fits precisely, with the handle tip securely supported in the lower cup and the razor head perfectly flush with the upper prongs.