Thread: My new mugs

Originally Posted by rtaylor61

One of the car business "cliches" is "half of the deal is the feel of the wheel". One of my co-workers teases me with "the last thing you'll feel is the cut of the steel".

RT

Oh that would be perfect

Rich,

I told him that would not be the case if the razor is properly honed and stropped...wouldn't feel a thing!

RT

Good one probably true too.

Tony,
I like the mugs as they are; so far the strops I have from you are among the best I've ever owned; From the look of them, the mugs are top of the line as well.
John P.

Judt got the first two samples in hand and they do have that 1860s feel. They look and feel just like the old crocks and jugs seen in antique shops. These will be fine for cake soaps and one could squeeze a little cream into them as well. They are made for an average sized brush though, not one of those rich mans monsters <g>.

The initials idea gets complicated. The logo as it stands is glaze, rubber stamped into the base grey color then fired over with a clear glaze. Initials would require separate rubber stamps each time or would have to be hand lettered. My potter said he could do it but would prefer not to. Like my brush maker, the potter has a regualr market with his normal craft items and does shows and gallery exhibits most of the year, doing brushes and mugs is to fill in during their slow periods so special orders are iffy.

I may do a "Well Shaved Gentleman" logo on the other side though. Right now the Heirloom Razor Strop logo is on both sides.

Tony

Originally Posted by Tony Miller

Judt got the first two samples in hand and they do have that 1860s feel. They look and feel just like the old crocks and jugs seen in antique shops. These will be fine for cake soaps and one could squeeze a little cream into them as well. They are made for an average sized brush though, not one of those rich mans monsters <g>.

The initials idea gets complicated. The logo as it stands is glaze, rubber stamped into the base grey color then fired over with a clear glaze. Initials would require separate rubber stamps each time or would have to be hand lettered. My potter said he could do it but would prefer not to. Like my brush maker, the potter has a regualr market with his normal craft items and does shows and gallery exhibits most of the year, doing brushes and mugs is to fill in during their slow periods so special orders are iffy.

I may do a "Well Shaved Gentleman" logo on the other side though. Right now the Heirloom Razor Strop logo is on both sides.

Tony

Well, I've got a Sharpie...

RT

I'd be interested in one just the way it is now. It would be ideal if the bottom were the size of a bowl soap such as D.R. Harris, Truefitt & Hill, or a Trumpers soap. Can't melt the hard milled ones and it'd be great if they were a good fit.

Jeff