Editing Toilet roll holder (section)

==Main holders==
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[[File:Vertical Toilet Roll Holder.jpg|thumb|100px|Vertical pole toilet roll holder]]

A horizontal axle design is found in most homes, and also in many schools. It is easy to use due to its low friction and ease of refilling. This is the type of holder most commonly assumed about when toilet paper orientation is mentioned.

Whereas some have the roll mounted at a fixed distance from the surface on which it is mounted, others have an axle on a hinge or groove that allows it to move and maintain contact even as the roll shrinks from use.  These designs provide additional [[friction]] to make it easier to tear off a piece of tissue.  More sophisticated designs include a curved horizontal plate that covers the roll, thus removing the necessity of touching the roll, and a protruding horizontal bump that creates resistance to facilitate single-handedly pulling off slices of paper. These roll holders can be used in both under and over roll orientation, but may be difficult to use in the under orientation.





Originally intended to hold a stock of replacement rolls, the vertical pole has become the only paper holder in some households.  It is particularly useful in homes where the family has mixed handedness. Its drawbacks include that there is a lot more friction than in other types of toilet roll holders, and thus not as easy to use.
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