Thread: For my Uncle.

My Uncle has recently showed interest in learning how to shave with a straight razor. He requested that I get him a razor brush and bowl for Christmas and I agreed I would do that for him. He didn't want anything special just something to get him started. Then my Aunt came along and requested that I do something a little more special for him. He's very much a wood guy like myself and she requested that I use some exotic woods for the projects. OF COURSE!! I said. Lol.

Here's the razor I just got done for him. The blade is a Quimco Razor Works, Solingen Germany. On the back it says Faweyso Made in Germany. I did the scales from Chakte Viga wood, and the wedge is Tagua nut (Vegetable Ivory.) Hand rubbed 3 coats of oil in to give it that soft glow. This wood doesn't need much protection, it's super oily as it is. I hope he has the patience to learn the straight razor and all it's glory. He seems like the kind of guy who would have the persistence it takes.




Edit, added this before pic, and yes I kept these scales They did not belong on this blade.

A lovely gift for your uncle. Great scales.

Are you going to turn him a brush handle?

Originally Posted by Thug

A lovely gift for your uncle. Great scales.

Are you going to turn him a brush handle?

Yes. I have it all glued up ready to go. African blackwood and Box Elder burl. Going to do a Simpson M7 style handle. Also, my aunt wants me to do a wood shaving bowl as well.

Very nice. You have to post it once complete.

I hope he appreciates the effort his nephew went through!

Nice thin skins Andrew!
Uncle's goin to love the set I reckon.
If he doesn't take to the wet shave ways, the hand restored component of the gift will keep it a treasured piece I am sure.
Looking forward to seeing the brush completed s well.
Great job, as usual mate..

I hope he appreciates the effort his nephew went through!

I made him a Mortar and Pestel out of Walnut a long time ago, and he loved it. He will love this.

Originally Posted by MikeB52

Nice thin skins Andrew!
Uncle's goin to love the set I reckon.
If he doesn't take to the wet shave ways, the hand restored component of the gift will keep it a treasured piece I am sure.
Looking forward to seeing the brush completed s well.
Great job, as usual mate..

Thanks Mike.
If he can't master the Straight, maybe a nice DE would be in order. Surely he's already used one of those in the past.

Darn it to all get out Andrew, I would have thought those adoption papers to make me your eldest child would have gone through by now. I'm a petulant child and I don't want to miss my new daddy's first Christmas with me.

BTW, great work, couldn't be anything less.

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

Darn it to all get out Andrew, I would have thought those adoption papers to make me your eldest child would have gone through by now. I'm a petulant child and I don't want to miss my new daddy's first Christmas with me.

BTW, great work, couldn't be anything less.

Haaa! I always wanted a boy Richard!
and thank you sir.

This is what good nephews do.