Thread: New razor design - the Purist

Very Interesting, like it

Originally Posted by JoshEarl

Robert, hopefully immitation is the sincerest form of flattery... You inspired me to make something like this for my own use. (Don't worry, I wouldn't dream of ripping off your design for items that I will make for sale...) I'm happy with how it came out, but it's not as refined as your design. It's in the tempering oven now.

Thank you for letting me know and with that, I do consider it flattering, of course.


Thanks for sharing.
Josh

Originally Posted by superbleu

Robert are you able to make this in any of the grinds you offer? Looks fantastic.

Yes, it can be in any grind. The standard grind is between 1/2 to 1/4 hollow. That makes them quite tough and with good weight. But I could accommodate any grind requested. I'd have to adjust the counterweight for different grinds, but that just means a slightly thinner handle for more hollow grinds.

Oh, and for any of you into Wiseguy style cooking, Paul Cicero would have really appreciated this

That is a beautiful razor. (and what great movie)

"wow" seems kinda inadequate for this one, Robert.

Curious about the stand, though...how is the blade held (I imainge the edge is not touching wood?) Does it taper in faster than the grind, in order to hold the blade?

Simply amazing. I hope to get the chance to check one out.

I think it's a great design. Is it easy to strop using a good back and forth rhythm?

Chris L

Originally Posted by smokelaw1

"wow" seems kinda inadequate for this one, Robert.

Curious about the stand, though...how is the blade held (I imainge the edge is not touching wood?) Does it taper in faster than the grind, in order to hold the blade?

Simply amazing. I hope to get the chance to check one out.

The edge doesn't touch wood at all. The slot is deeper than the blade and you're right, the design is to hold it by the shoulder and then cradle the tang. It sits nicely in the stand. You can push the stand around by pushing the razor with a finger in the gatorgrip finger notch and it won't dislodge.

Originally Posted by ChrisL

I think it's a great design. Is it easy to strop using a good back and forth rhythm?

Chris L

I thought it was extremely easy to strop and hone. That was one of the things I felt were a "must" for this.

Here were the things I had in mind for the design engineering:

* easy to hone
* easy to strop
* easy to maintain and keep clean and polished (no scales to collect gunk)
* solid no-slip grip
* flared tang so it can't slip "through" your hand
* blade large enough to make full face shaving a snap
* blade small enough to easily maneuver it
* stout 1/4 to 1/2 hollow grind for good weight and sturdy blade
* thinned out razor edge for easy touchups when/if necessary
(my daily shaver got intial honing and still shaves great a year later)
* Tang counterbalanced to the blade
* good hand feel
* index-finger groove over spine shoulder
* slightly extended tip for tight places and precise trimming

And, of course, doing it with a bit of flair and elegance. I'm glad you guys like it. It took a long time to get it all together in my mind and I'm glad I finally get to make it available.

I love it!

But, I would be afraid of it getting knocked over and the blade coming out and hitting the floor or my foot. Or someone picking it up and the samething happening.

Does it have a blade retension device?


Silver2

Originally Posted by Silver2

I love it!

But, I would be afraid of it getting knocked over and the blade coming out and hitting the floor or my foot. Or someone picking it up and the samething happening.

Does it have a blade retension device?


Silver2

It sits securely but it doesn't have a retention device. That would be a rubber band. It doesn't go anywhere with a rubber band around it. Simplicity works.

LOL, yep that would work.

I was thinking more on the lines of a magnetic retension.


Silver2