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    Default 8/8 razor with a few firsts for me.

    I haven't made a razor for a while but had the urge after seeing a few customs that I couldn't afford.
    This is the first finished in a batch of three I have been working on. As I'm only making for myself to use I make each razor different and like to try new things. For this one I used puna shell and mother of pearl inlays on the razor and in the bone handles.
    Although not perfect I am happy with the results and have learned from the build.
    Also does anyone have any ideas for a makers mark? Name:  uploadfromtaptalk1455468549045.jpg
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    Your maker's mark is something that you resonate with. A symbol or even your initials. I imagine it needs to be simple too.
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    Well we all have our unique situations. I have chosen a screen name and avatar that runs through all shaving related things that I do. I print the avatar on my anti corrosion paper that I use on any razors I send out and it is part of the Logo design of the hones that I shape. You need to look around and decide what object or regional item or monogram or family crest you are going to take as a representation of your work. The should be personal.
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    You could start with the maker's marks that you like and work from there...
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    How about "*insert 4 letter word*ing awesome razors" and your location? A year or date of manufacture would be cool for future generations since we never truely know the date of vintage razors. Maybe just the decade
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    Quote Originally Posted by WW243 View Post
    You could start with the maker's marks that you like and work from there...
    I liked the stamped makers marks that you get on vintage razor, but I think electro etching or engraving may be more cost effective.

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    Quote Originally Posted by williamc View Post
    I liked the stamped makers marks that you get on vintage razor, but I think electro etching or engraving may be more cost effective.
    Regrettably that is probably true...sniff.
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    I have bought a couple of custom made steel stamps and it seems to me that they are $200ish apiece. A tough one to set up on but I am sure that in the long run would be a worthwhile purchase. I wonder what all the other guys have done?
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    Quote Originally Posted by RezDog View Post
    I have bought a couple of custom made steel stamps and it seems to me that they are $200ish apiece. A tough one to set up on but I am sure that in the long run would be a worthwhile purchase. I wonder what all the other guys have done?
    Definitely something to look into for the future far better look in my opinion, but $200 is a little out of my budget at the moment. I am saving for a proper grinder at present

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    The list or desirable stuff is alway much longer than the allowable budget in my life too. All in good time I suppose.
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