Thread: Bob Allman-OCD Razors

Well guys, sometimes you just get unbelievably lucky!!!!

I don't know how many of you know Bob Allman from the forum here, but this gentleman can make an absolutely great razor. He has helped a couple of the guys learn how to grind a razor and is just one of those people you can't say enough good things about. If you ever get to his part of Texas, I would strongly recommend a visit.

So, I have been fortunate enough to get a hold of a couple of Bob's razors and I have to tell you that not only are they beautiful, but they are bar none, a couple of the best shavers I have ever used in my life. I mean just wicked sharp!!

Check out the pictures that follow. One of the razors came in it's own casket made of Zebra Wood. The pictures tell the story......WOWZA. The scales are matching with a Paduk liner, I believe. The symmetry of the razor along with the grinding and file work just go together to make this one a stunning piece.

The second razor has hippo tusk Ivory scales and it just unreal. There are not many custom makers doing any full hollows out there, but Bob has certainly mastered this grind. The mirror finishes are better than my pictures show. Did I mention how good these babies shave!!!!

I am really impressed with Bob's work and hope some of you guys get the opportunity to try his razors. You will not be sorry.

Thanks Bob!!!

Have fun,

Lynn

I'll second that. Bob is not only a great guy that brings out super shavers, always ready to offer advise or help, but he's as humble as they come. And he likes beer

Those are beautiful. I especially like the coffin case on the zebrawood model.

wow superb looking razors.

This should increase demand for Bob Allman's razors. That's good publicity indeed.

WOW!!! Those are beautiful. I need Bob's contact Lynn! I hate RAD, the only thing worse , is waiting for razors to arrive.

Oh man! those are beautiful. All i can tell myself is "one day". Thanks for sharing, Lynn. And a thanks to Bob for producing such levels of eye candy.

-G

Wow! I'm speechless, luckily I can still type, truely beautiful. I know they are only pictures and in person I'm sure they are even better but you can easily see the level of craftmanship is superb. I love the way the scales mirror the spine work on the blade itself. The coffin is also very cool!

Bob's work ethic is also second to none.

I will have mine soon, as it nears the end of the manufacuting road (it was long but well worth the wait I am sure). It is probably being scaled as we speak.

Lynn's post just makes me more excited.

Thanks for the pictures, Lynn. I like the coffin case of the first razor. Also, I think it is quite impressive that he can make hollow grind razors. I have read that is really hard to do outside of a factory environment.