Thread: 1st razor, fixed blade

Hey guys, well about a year ago I introduced myself to the forum, and I got pretty side tracked with knife projects so I havnt really been around much. But I did finally make one! I thought I post a picture of my first attempt at a razor, I made 5 of these, this was the first finished one. Comment, suggestions and critiques are much appreciated! Thanks for looking

Steel- O1 hand finished and etched
Handle- Stabalized lace wood with brass pins

Well I do like fixed blade razors. That one looks like it would take a little muting for me to be comfortable shaving with it. There are many that like the spikes, double spikes always make me shiver. I cannot see a bevel on it so I am going to guess you have not yet honed her up and taken her for a spin.

Nice looking blade but that point makes my face hurt

I LOVE the look of that razor. Very traditional? In a knife sort of way. I actually prefer the sharp spikey points. Very well done. I'm not sure how it feels or where the balance is but wouldn't mind finding out.

Wouldn't mind trying one either. Just a little west of your position now fellow canuck.

The workmanship looks OK to me and I like shoulderless blades. The spike at the heel I would not care for though but others might not object. If it only had the spike at the tip it would not be a razor I like to see a novice use either.

The biggest question for me would be is the geometry correct? I can't tell that from looking at it. Like RezDog I can't see a bevel so I also assume it is not honed yet. Not much more you tell about it without shaving with it.

Bob