Thread: A nice custom spin on an old Imperial classic

This razor started off as an Imperial 20507. I had every intention of keeping this razor original; the 5/8’s square nose razor had beautiful clear horn stained like tortoise shell. When I de-pined the razor to start the restoration the scales split from being dry, so this is what it became …
I replaced the scales with (gun smoke acrylic), triple nickel silver pined, polished SS washers, aluminum “V” out spacer, and this is where my plans to keep the razor original really took a turn, I decided to try my hand at relief engraving a scroll on the tail, with the tail turning out as well as it did I went a steep further by complimenting it with a custom double radii “Spanish point”.

I am digging the work you did on the tail, very cool

Charlie

WOW... Ryan you out did yourself again. Now I just need to talk you into making "full" custom razors...

Loving that work on the tail. Very nice touch!

Here is the before image

The relief work on the tail is very distinct and balanced with the double radii nose, both a great touches. Great choice for the scale material all put together very well. Man I wish I had your level of skill and imagination.

Bob

Very nice work indeed!

I too, am diggin' the tail. They're nice shavers too when they're all honed up.

Very nice!

Yes, this one is no different. Ultra close shave "BBS!!!"