Custom 9/8 Translucent G10

**sharptonn** · 07-11-2011, 02:23 AM

Originally Posted by rangerdvs

Hello, I do welcome and appreciate your feedback and inquiry. I designed a very similar blade/tang that I have been shaving with for about 6 months and found myself wanting to use it more often than not. It just fits good in my hand. Of course this is a matter of opinion and/or personal preference. While stropping and honing I tend to choke down on the tang to the first dip with for-finger and thumb (widest portion on the tang) and this feels like the natural position. I guess I would best describe it as "different" to strop and hone compared to a straight/er tang but not too different. There is no doubt however that some of these so called "creative" designs are just not for everyone. Obviously there is a reason the vast majority of razors made for hundreds of years were designed the way they are. Its just fun to push the limits sometimes.

Typically I design a razor on paper and cut it out in light 1/4" wood. This allows me to get a better idea of how it will feel in the hand and its general ergonomics. I also get a better idea of where I want the pivot pin.

WOW! It sounds like you really do your homework in your design! I truly think it looks comfy to use and as to the finish...If you had 2 of these, you could shave with one and use the other for a mirror! Thanks for all the details!

**deighaingeal** · 07-11-2011, 02:37 AM

I can truly appreciate the research and time you put in to assuring success.
Thank you for the response.

**eleblu05** · 07-11-2011, 05:28 AM

wow what a razor and i love the flow of the scales

**Zelenbakh** · 07-11-2011, 07:18 AM

Very beautiful razor. Nice work!

**Catrentshaving** · 07-11-2011, 04:55 PM

Very nice work. Very interesting lines...I like it

**crankymoose** · 07-11-2011, 08:45 PM

Wow that is a mean looking blade, very nice!

**Birnando** · 07-11-2011, 09:00 PM

Oh crap, that is a truly beautiful razor mate.
Lovely lines, very classic looking, yet with a modern expression.
And the size is, well, right up my alley

**ShaveShack** · 07-11-2011, 09:29 PM

Hello Rangerdvs,

Very nice work on the spine, do you have an end on shot we may see?

Sam

**Stubear** · 07-11-2011, 10:22 PM

Thats lovely! Really nice lines and a great finish, top job!

**Mvcrash** · 07-11-2011, 11:15 PM

Incredible. I don't if I could use it it is so beautiful. But, if you send it to me, I'll try!!

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