Hammer finish fixed handle razor

This is another hammer finish fixed handle razor. I have a couple of different designs in the works, with hammer finish and normal polish. Aside from the fact that they look nice, I think it's good forging practice to hammer out different designs. I know how the steel should move, but when you've hammered out a couple of things, there is a big difference between theory and reality :)

Anyway, it's 8/8, quarter to half hollow, on a merantie wood stand.

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As soon as I saw it, I thought of Marie Antoinette,,,,:rofl2:

,,,,then I realized they used a guillotine on her,,,:D

The disease of steel is a terrible disorder. Incurable once it's taken it's host...

Looks fantastic!! Someone is going to be very happy with this chunk of steel. :D

Rugged; I like it.

In CHRIST
Sb

Utilitarian at its best. Thumbs up here.

I really like it. As someone that has pounded some steel I am always impressed with the work coming out of your forge.

I think I am starting to like rugged looking razors. Lewis makes done nice ones as well.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

This is another hammer finish fixed handle razor. I have a couple of different designs in the works, with hammer finish and normal polish. Aside from the fact that they look nice, I think it's good forging practice to hammer out different designs. I know how the steel should move, but when you've hammered out a couple of things, there is a big difference between theory and reality :)

Anyway, it's 8/8, quarter to half hollow, on a merantie wood stand.

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You got that right.

It is fun and satisfying to make it conform to your wishes when it's hot. ;)

What diameter wheel are you using on your grinder?

I love the tiny smile and just rounded square point. Looks like an amazing shaver.