ajgagnon Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 I know it's ridiculous. I had to find out if it was possible. http://straightrazorplace.com/workshop/98745-another-newbie.html I'll update the thread when I finish the actual razor (i.e with scales).
NJP Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 I'm a Dorko #444 man myself. I can see you are well on your way. Good start mate nice work.
SiegeA Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 As a straight user myself, I've often admired the skills of those who have made their own, so I hope your project comes to fruition. Good stuff : )
LordAnubis Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Wow, interesting project. I've not shaved for a few months. I miss the serenity of stropping, putting a hot towel on your face, lathering, shaving, and then stropping again. Make sure you post pics of the production and end product
Cohiba Stevie Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Straight user myself here. Amazing to see you making your own! I hope it goes well mate, what type of scales are you going for? I haven't used my straight in a few weeks now, been using my Merkur Futur DE as I have been mad busy. I will probably hone it over the weekend and get it shave ready.
riazp Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Pretty cool...and man theres forums for everything...Never occured to me that there would be a forum for straight razors! Good luck in your new endevour
Hypersomniac Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 I've never used a straight edge. I currently use a Merkur 23C and sometimes a Gilette Mach 3 when I am traveling. I've always been interested in a straight razor, but I suppose I will stick with the DE. I am stubborn and want to find a good blade and technique before I move on at all. That said, I have been looking at people making their own knives for the past couple weeks and this is the first I have seen of someone making their own straight razor. Pretty awesome, and I hope you have good luck with it.
Oscar300 Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Straight user myself here. Amazing to see you making your own! I hope it goes well mate, what type of scales are you going for? I haven't used my straight in a few weeks now, been using my Merkur Futur DE as I have been mad busy. I will probably hone it over the weekend and get it shave ready. Whats that then?
Cohiba Stevie Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Whats that then? The scales are the pieces of solid material that the blade folds into. Some designs are made of exotic woods and/or ivory. Marquetry is also common. Cheaper ones use plastic but just as effective.
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