Thread: An Ivory Hart

Thanks everyone.
Personally I was never a fan of the look either. I know some like the industrial look and being able to adjust the tension.
Being old school I have no problem tapping a pin if and when needed. It has worked for a century +. And to my eye they appear "clunky" . Though I used the orig.scales as the pattern they appear a bit more elegant.
It could just be me.

But as pixelfixed said, Ivory isn't as delicate as many seem to think. It's tough stuff even when so thin.

I have a Hart. Put me down in the camp that really likes its utilitarian or industrial look. Or as I think of it, a functional well made tool. And they shave wonderfully...

Okay, all that said? You just elevated this razor to the level of fine art. I mean it is absolutely beautiful. Nice work!

Best,

Ed

PS I also find a Miller TIG welder attractive too :-). Different strokes for different folks...

I too like the somewhat spartan look of the Hart razors but you have improved on it greatly, giving it a classic elegance that the original maker probably never envisioned or could execute.

Love it!

The dual pins and dark wedge add an air of sophisticated distinction.

You hit the nail right on the head with the washerless pins and black spacer. The look of the razor is perfect.

Nice work, did you colour the blade too, or is that hart?

This blade came that way. I've seen many guys lately though darkening blades.

Very very nice job on the scales...wonderfully done!

Originally Posted by mycarver

This blade came that way. I've seen many guys lately though darkening blades.

Yes, i got a razor from bruno that i had acid etched, and i saw a budel razor that had been treated similarly. Though the effect on both makes the razor look aged.

Beautiful work! Totally transformed the look, it's more refined.