Interesting razor design -- "The Plagiarist"

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06-01-2010, 12:05 AM
JoshEarl

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Interesting razor design -- "The Plagiarist"

This razor is a departure for me, mainly because I didn't design it. If it looks familiar... :) I call it "The Plagiarist."

I made this one out of 1084, mirror polished everywhere but the hollows. It's almost 1" wide but is ground like a 6/8.

I'm keeping this one for myself, since I haven't kept any of my good razors to date. (I have a couple that didn't quite make the grade...)

Robert's design works really well for my face. Copying it was instructive and gave me a few ideas for my own fixed-handled razor. Doing the scalloping was fun, although it didn't come out completely even. I'll have to give it another shot soon. :)

Josh
06-01-2010, 12:16 AM
coachmike

Nice looking work. It's good to hear the design works well on the face. I love your naming of it , I can see why...LOL
06-01-2010, 12:22 AM
ChrisMeyer

Wow! http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f2...ations/wow.gif That really looks great! http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f2...ns/thumbup.gif
06-01-2010, 12:42 AM
LarryP

Amazing work, Josh. I love to see the art of a true craftsman.
06-01-2010, 11:16 AM
ianp1966

Defiantly a great looking blade i'd love to own :)

ian
06-01-2010, 01:02 PM
ben.mid

Nice work, & hopefully a flattering compliment to Mr. Williams!
06-01-2010, 01:31 PM
Stubear

Great job! It looks really good, a blend of East and West..! :bow
06-01-2010, 03:02 PM
gssixgun

Nicely done Josh !!!

Just let me know if you need a second opinion on how it shaves :) no really anytime ,,,, No problem I would do that for ya !!!! LOL
06-01-2010, 03:32 PM
smokelaw1

That's our Glen...SO giving!

Looks fantastic, and I love the name too! I think what's called for here is a shave-off! I'll join Glen in contributing my time for the cause.
06-01-2010, 05:37 PM
Rmaldon240

After Glen and Smoke, I will also be willing to give my unbiased opinion of how it shaves. That's the beauty of SRP. We are just a bunch of selfless givers.
06-01-2010, 06:26 PM
Troggie

Don't forget we will need to get a hold of one of the Purist Razors to compare it to as well. :idea:

As everyone else has pointed out it is a great looking razor.
06-02-2010, 12:27 AM
Philadelph

Wonder what I'll call mine...:w

lol
06-02-2010, 12:34 AM
gugi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philadelph

Wonder what I'll call mine...:w

lol

I think I should make 'The Wannabist'.

Nice Josh! Hope Robert feels flattered.
06-02-2010, 12:58 AM
AFDavis11

Josh,

I have doubts about that razor's shavability. Please send it to me instead for honing, test shaving, admirati . . . errrr ummm, administrative reviews, etc.

I few short months and I'm sure I would have some definitive praise on its shave-worthiness.
06-02-2010, 01:11 AM
Del1r1um

That looks like a lot o' fun!

Nice Josh
06-02-2010, 02:00 AM
RayG

The Wostenholm Erector

Quote:

Originally Posted by gugi

I think I should make 'The Wannabist'.

Nice Josh! Hope Robert feels flattered.

Really nice work, Josh!

Like you said, imitation is the best form of flattery. Looking at your razor, I couldn't help but think... "Man, I wish I could make one."

Well, I definitely don't have the talent, but I do have some bare blades and, well, my son's erector set. :)

I think I will call it, "The Ghetto Shaver"

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/...493949b2_b.jpg

This pic was inspired by gugi... ;)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/...03c99cf5_b.jpg
06-02-2010, 03:08 AM
JoshEarl

I love it! You even got the obligatory balance shot in.

With my luck the lather would work its way into the tape, loosening the blade and causing catostrophic failure at a critical moment. :)

Thanks again to Robert for allowing me to to be the Microsoft to his Apple... (he wrote from his Windows 7 pc, while running listening to music on his Zune...)

Josh
06-02-2010, 03:21 AM
RayG

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshEarl

I love it! You even got the obligatory balance shot in.

With my luck the lather would work its way into the tape, loosening the blade and causing catostrophic failure at a critical moment. :)

I think a redesign with rubber bands is in order. You may have just saved me some bloodletting, Josh. I love this place.
06-02-2010, 05:27 PM
JoshEarl

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayG

I think a redesign with rubber bands is in order. You may have just saved me some bloodletting, Josh. I love this place.

Hmmm. May want to step it up to bailing wire. Rubber bands could yield under pressure, building tension until ... ssssCHING! Straight razor switchblade. :eek:
06-03-2010, 07:22 PM
smokelaw1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troggie

Don't forget we will need to get a hold of one of the Purist Razors to compare it to as well. :idea:

As everyone else has pointed out it is a great looking razor.

Well, in furtherance of my candidacy for test shaver, I do have a purist on its way to me sometime (hopefully) soon.

I have a couple bare blades at home. I marine epoxied some barely shaped half dowels around the tang of one last night...I see your "ghetto shaver" and raise you one neo-primitive possibly usable ugly-stick.