Yeah, I've already specified a matching pair in terms of blade shape and thats really what i want, but I will think about the different patterns - that might be pretty cool actually.

Now guys, I've spoken to the maker and he thinks that a spine thickness of 7mm or more is just way too thick... he says the blade will look "silly" I think he's just not into bigger blades and probably reckons a razor should be dainty etc.. But do you guys think a spine thickness of 6.5 / 7mm on a blade 27mm from spine to edge is gonna look strange?? I reckon even an 8mm thick spine will look in proportion - but he's got me worried about the aesthetics now...

Any thoughts? Any reasons to consider a thinner spine? is there a ratio for these measurements??