Thread: Snakewood and hand engraving

Originally Posted by lz6

Another stunning straight razor by Robert Williams. Some shaver is in for a world class shave. : )

That's funny because the exact words in the e-mail were: " I shaved with the 8/8ths just now and holy smokes!!!! Unbelievable seriously wow!!!!". That's the sort of thing that makes my day.

Very nice. Wish I had a steady hand like that to engrave something that looks flawless. Beautiful job.

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

Very nice. Wish I had a steady hand like that to engrave something that looks flawless. Beautiful job.

I can tell you that it took quite a bit of practice for me and it's still a little never wracking because one slip or wrong move can trash many hours of work. A CNC engraving machine can cut patterns in metal repeatably but it can't mimic hand engraving because of the way it cuts. Nothing looks like hand engraving except hand engraving so I spent a few years and more than a few $$$ to undertake learning it. For a long time I wasn't sure I was ever going to really "get it", but it's starting to gel for me, now.

Mission accomplished for sure. Lovely looking razor.

Bob

Another beautiful piece Robert. THat engraving is definately an elegant touch.

Originally Posted by PapaBull

This goal was to give a rich feel and elegance without being ostentatious

You hit the nail on the head, that is one understated classy very razor. I love the lines.

Charlie

I think I need to learn the art of hand engraving. Very nice.

Incredible! So simple yet so remarkable, great work Robert!

Beautiful razor Robert. Wow, that engraving is just sensational.

Stu

wow great work ole boy thats a real keeper there. has everything you need and nothing you dont!