2 Japanese Solgen #75 - 2 people - 2 very different approaches

As the title states these are two of the Japanese Solgen #75 razors but they are from two different people.. I had two totally different ideas from these guys on how they wanted their razors customized...

First was the one from fbones/Frank who wanted a Red and White theme but a slightly different red... We chose a Russet swirl with a Pearl White wedge.. Now the trick was getting the 3rd pin in there like Frank wanted but it worked out rather well I will let him find the surprise center post in there when the razor gets home :) I followed the same basic line on the wedge end as the razor itself then balanced her up...

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Second a total custom conversion for our very own LZ6/Bob he wanted a radical departure so we picked a Kamisori conversion on his... I used Smoke acrylic and cut and fitted the tang into the handle... It is all held together with Acra-Glass bedding tinted to match...

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I hope both you guys like the razors because I sure had fun doing both at the same time :D

Superb Glen! I am in awe! Thanks for translating my thoughts for this superb blade into reality. Can't wait to shave with her. Now I not only covet mine I covet Franks as well. Beautiful work on both. :beer1:

I'm sure both owners will be more than happy. Awesome work.

WOW! Both of them are just stunning. Fantastic job on both.

Glen,
Nice job with keeping up with the demands of the customers. Very nice work :bow

Frank/Bob: Congratulations on your new "personalized" blades gentlemen.Enjoy them in good health :nj

I wish I had both. Super nice work!

--Shoki

You did it again Glen...very nice! I'm sure the owners will be very pleased :)

Wow.. Both are beautiful but that kamasori style just tickles me something awful.... And I was just thinkinghow I was happy with all my razors.... Ah well maybe in the future I'll have to have something done to my original Japanese solgen. Great work

Luverly eye candy :) The russet swirl looks great & I like the pointy tail on the kamisori style.

These are great shavers conga rats

Simply masterful work with acrylic! The owners should be very proud of these beauties!

Amazing work Glen! I cannot wait to have mine in my hands and see what you did with the third pin!

Bob's "Kamisori Style" is incredible. I think that the little Solgen is the perfect razor for a Kamisori Conversion.

Thanks again!!! :beer1:

Man! Who wouldn't like THOSE! Very nice work!:tu

Absolutely LOVE the red russet swirl. Frank's a lucky boy. Beautifully done.

Damn Glenn, those are handsome razors.

Charlie

Beautiful work as always G-

Michael

:tu:tu Super work Glen, and a nice presentation too! :D

Well done, Glen.

Both look great, yet so different.

Just wanted to give an update. I received my Solgen in the mail and it is more beautiful in person than in the above pictures. I will not post new pics as Glen's are excellent, but for some reason, they do not capture the deepness of the Red Russet scales. They have a beautiful metallic sheen to them and the swirls are understated and classy. I could not be happier.

I plan on shaving with it tomorrow.

Also, Glen did some magic with the center pin in the scales! :D A very cool little surprise!

Thanks again Glen! I have a strong feeling I may have another razor headed your way soon. :tu

Received my Solgen conversion from Glen today and could not be more pleased. Just as striking to hold in the hand as it appears in Glen's photos. I think this is a very honorable conversion for a very special blade. I am looking forward to trying her out tomorrow. Thanks Glen.