Thread: Allman & Almond Brothers Razors

No, gentlemen, this is not a new subsidiary of Bob Allman's OCD Razors. These two razors are a product my fantastic weekend at Bob Allman's home. Although we're not related, Bob & I just happen to share a similar sounding last name. I couldn't resist playing on the name of the Allman Brothers Band (especially considering my name is Greg Almond).

It suffices to say that it's amazing what you can accomplish when you have Bob looking over your shoulder. I rank this weekend as one of my top life experiences. I can not say enough great things about Bob! Not only is he a gifted razorsmith, but he is a unassuming and sincere gentleman. He and his family were gracious beyond my wildest dreams during my visit. I now count Bob as a true friend.

I shaved with the blue scaled razor yesterday and the green scaled razor this morning. They shave as sweet as they look. It is definitely a satisfying experience shaving with something that you made. The concept of making a straight razor is relatively simple - you merely start with a 1" x 6" x 1/2" 1095 steel blank and get rid of everything that doesn't look like a sexy razor. However, the execution is much more involved that I ever imagined.

I took pictures of most of the razor making process that I'll post later this evening. I did a lot of HD video of the process that I'll attempt to post at some point in the future when I'm brave enough to fight the video editing software

I apologize for the poor quality of these pictures - I do fairly decent wildlife photography, but haven't conquered close-ups yet.

Those are some handsome razors, I like the shape of them. It is a good feeling to shave with something self-made. Congratulations to you and Bob for making such fine razors.

Charlie

Greg and Bob,
This is a work of art and certainly a first in custom razor making ...getting the customer involved in the process. What a neat idea

Congratulations to you Greg and Bob: Way to go once again .

WOW! NICE JOB! Sounds like a wonderful experience as well! Kudos!!

That is awesome. I, too, Hope to visit Bob some day. He is truly a gentleman.

Those look fantastic..you're one lucky man! Great work that you should be very proud of

Those are truly beautiful razors. You are a very fortunate man. Dont tell my wife but I fantasize about such a weekend.
Grant

2 Awesome razors in one weekend ! I'm packin' a bag

Originally Posted by baldy

Those are truly beautiful razors. You are a very fortunate man. Dont tell my wife but I fantasize about such a weekend.
Grant

Grant,

Texas isn't that far away from Australia. She'd probably not notice you were even gone from the house

If you get the chance, go for it - it was the weekend of a lifetime.

Greg

Originally Posted by onimaru55

2 Awesome razors in one weekend ! I'm packin' a bag

You'd not regret it!

I like the blue scales and the green ones blade.

Just kidding around, they are both very nice.

Tim