Thread: Making my own razor

Attachment 154079Well, I had been interested in making my own straight razor and have been shaving with a straight razor for about a month. I know that's not a long time. But because I have made other things with success that have interested me, I thought I was good to go. I will attach 2 pics so far. All comments and tips and personal messages are welcome . I appreciate it. So what do you guys think . Hollow more before heat treat ? I dont have a caliper to check thickness yet ...How thin before heat treat ? any suggestions on the spine . Something cool to make it custom looking. I am thinking mid evil looking. I know i need to drill the hole for the scales . suggestions on how far back to put the hole ? I am new so I appreciate all input . Right now the razor is a 9/8 . I know , i know, wide !!!!! I could always sand the spine down to make it an 8/8 . it is about 6.5 Inches long in total . blade length is just over 3 inches. To me this is like Art . I love to draw, I have made my own drum shells out of wood staves , so this is another avenue for me . Lots of fun i must say . David