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  1. 02-03-2011, 04:30 AM #1
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    Cool 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
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  3. 02-03-2011, 04:42 AM #2
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    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.
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    I'm sure both owners will be more than happy. Awesome work.
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    WOW! Both of them are just stunning. Fantastic job on both.
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    Glen,
    Nice job with keeping up with the demands of the customers. Very nice work

    Frank/Bob: Congratulations on your new "personalized" blades gentlemen.Enjoy them in good health
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    I wish I had both. Super nice work!

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    You did it again Glen...very nice! I'm sure the owners will be very pleased
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    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
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    Luverly eye candy The russet swirl looks great & I like the pointy tail on the kamisori style.
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    These are great shavers conga rats
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