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Morning Fellas,
Just had a quick question to place out to everyone, what do you all use when traveling to place your razors in?
For people who don't have the original box in most cases, this is something that they must consider when out and about. Some have told me that you can place them rubber banded in an eyeglass case, but I would like to hear about other inventions people have thought of.
Will be anticipating some good results :tu
I got a jet black toothbrush holder from the dollar store it was even made in the U.S.A woot woot! We can still make stuff in North America!
Would be better if it was CDN though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Creel
I use a Daines and Hathaway wet packQuote:
Originally Posted by pilothaz
http://www.gentlemans-shop.com/acata...pack.html#a491
(that was the quickest picture I could find)
And I put the razor in one of the middle loops.
Not made in Canada but at least part of the Commonwealth :)
That give me an idea...Quote:
Originally Posted by BrianP
I could make a slip cover one like that with my mom. sleeve pockets that can slip the razors in, which can then be rolled up and tied together.
If you don't have a razor coffin that fits your razor, you can use a cardboard gift box (one like a ladies necklace or a pen set would come in, complete with cotton inserts). A rubber band keeps it closed. I like this as the cardboard and cotton absorb any moisture left on the razor after drying. The one I use easily holds two razors. I just drop it in my Dopp Kit with the rest of my gear (toothpaste, deodorant, toothbrush, etc. ).
Hey,
In a search for the perfect case, I have been making my own, and I planned on putting up a couple for sale. I looked at that Dopp kit as QED sells them too, but that was more than I wanted to spend, as the kit would not hold all the other stuff I travel with, so would end up being put inside another kit, etc.
I have had a few razor tool rolls made for me, and I was going to see if I couldn't get the price down and market them on here, but that was stalled, and they are pretty big to transport (12 padded slots in a tool roll configuration) a single razor or two (tried it recently), didn't like it. They are good to store the razors I have in, but not for transport.
SO, when I recently got an Olivewood TI, the cheesy leather case came with it, thin and flimsy, but it did the job. I reverse engineered the case, got a hold of some nice leather, and made a bunch of my own in two different colors - a nice burgundy and a toffee colored brown. The leather is twice as thick (at least) as the TI cases, and the edges are dyed, semi-burnished and hand sewn - and will at this point fit very comfortably the largest razor I have (7/8 Dovo Favorit and the 7/8 TI). I am sure that Tony could duplicate my best efforts with that fancy stitcher of his, but these are done old style.
My picture taking blows, so I have not put any pictures up, if you want to see them I can put up the crappy photos I have if you are interested. I have several prototypes (7 or 8) that have small problems, that I would like to get rid of - haven't thought of a price yet.
PM, and I will try to get some picts out.
K
A toothbrush holder I bought at the market, holds two straights nicely. Packed the bottom with tissue for cushion and to absorb any excess moisture. Don't use rubber-bands as the case won't allow the razors to open anyways.
Would love to see some of the handmade leather cases.
They also have slim cases for glasses that are sturdier than coffins. I use the metal DOVO box and it can easily fit even 2 razors, for those long trips.
yes this is as you were telling me before. I might have to check them out.Quote:
Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT
Attached are the cases I have been creating...tell me what you think.
The comparison picture has the TI case in the center so you can see the "inspiration" - I still think they are cheesy.
K
Those are JUMPIN', K. How much will you sell them for?
X
Personally, I like the first set the best.
:)
Thanks X, I haven't really thought about cost - I have a whole scad of them sitting here now and I keep making more...What would you be willing to pay? I know that I will not make anything on these, because the time involved to cut, pound holes, glue, set, lace, dye and burnish the edges will not be worth the time - but I enjoy putting them together and perfecting yet another strange handicraft (kind of like honing, no?)
The colors in these photos are NOT good, the first set are really a toffee brown, and the scars you see on the leather are brand marks I had to put on these cases - me being macabre. The burgundy leather cases are very rich looking, with the black edges dyed, I guess you would call the color Cordovan, and they look smoother and just richer, where as the brown look more rustic - you will notice that the edges are not dyed on several of the brown cases, because I was experimenting. The leather is just DEFINITELY better than the TI cases, those things are pitiful for what you pay for the razors, IMHO.
I will try to get some better pictures up...
K
$10? I guess there'd be shipping on that, but if that would cover your materials, your time would be yours to spend. That's in the ballpark for what Dovo sells theirs for, but I have never liked the snap on them.
X
Kriton,
If $10 is what you'd sell for, I'd take a couple.
They look really nice, and being hand-made is a plus.
Yay for me starting a business. Now remember I brought you these customers ;) lol
These look really fab!
Keep us up to date when selling starts!
:tu
:tu Very nice
Great work, K!
Sweet! :bow I'm interested.
OK, you will find several better picts attached hereto. The colors are truer in these I think, so you can get an idea.
X, thought about your suggested price, and while I enjoy making them to a certain extent, for $10.00 (which is actually some $3.00 less than that relatively cheesy DOVO case you referred to on Classic Shaving plus shipping) I would keep these and level my dining room table with them. ;) My time in these is pretty huge, and I am not going to gouge my brethren, but I ain't giving it away either!
I have had a couple of PM's, if you are interested, I will scratch up a price this weekend, and NO it won't be rock star wages folks - but that toothbrush holder with tissue in the bottom is looking better and better...
K
At least you weren't offered $5 for a Bill Ellis custom knife :roflmao (True story.. The customer asked him for a price and he just said "five" lol)
Kriton,
Nice work! Many years ago I had friends in the leather business and at their shop and under their tutelage made 2 handbags: one for my mother and one for my sister -Christmas presents both. My sister still has her purse after about 30 years. Good leather lasts a long time and is no snap to put together well. If you are keeping score, I'd like 4. You set the price as none of us can begrudge someone who does good work making some money. Shout it out when or if things come together as this is a great idea for those of us who wish to cut throats while traveling.
thumbs up, Bruce
Very nice work, can't wate to here what your price will be.
Eddie
I have sent several PM's to you who were interested, and received some replies - cases being made and should be out soon.
Thanks for the confidence,
K
I use this Dovo case http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...344/355711.htm
It is excellent and holds 2 razors , a 5cm wide strop, a inox bowl, a shaving soap or cream bowl , a brush, alum block, etc
Can't wait to see them.
:tu
Just a regular plastic toothbrush travel case. I have some others, but these are the best for travel.
Yannis, is that bag a hard case? as in fairly crush proof? Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yannis
Jordan
Yes Jordan it is a hard case, I have the brown color (The photograph of clasic shaving is not good) That has a mellow honney -tobbaco color and the leather is excellent.Quote:
Originally Posted by jnich67
In Europe the price is 168 euro, so the price of clasic shaving is very very good.
Enjoy it!
Yannis
Got my cordovan case from Kriton in the mail today. Holds a straight snugly and well-cushioned and looks great, too! Nice job, Bruce! :bow
I received my 2 cases from Kriton today as well - in natural leather with white stitching. These are fantastic and really well made. If you travel with your razors you need one of these cases.
Great work!