3d printing and shaving gear

Hello,

My name is Ivar and i am new to the forum (i have always being viewing this site as a guest, and it has belped me in learning how to shave, so thanx ;D ).
i have being shaving with a straight razor for over 3 years know, but are currently using a shavette for daily shaving.

but that is not what is topic is about, because i recently came with the idea of using 3d printing (printing of 3d object) in combination with my shaving gear. The 3d printing can be done in various materials (ceramics, stainless steel, and plastics)


These are the ideas i have currently:

- a shaving bowl printed in ceramics,
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With my current shaving bowl i always get the soap on my hands which makes everything slippery, furthermore does it take some time to make the foam. so i thought this could be better. i have created ribbed pattern at the bottom of the bowl, for faster foam generating. then some additional ridges to prevent the foam from rising out of the bowl.

- a blade dispenser,
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I have purchased a large variaty of DE blades and now i want some sort a storage. the current design will store about 120 blades and has a slot at the bottom so i can easily slide one out for use.

- DE Razor holder
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This is designed to fit into a cabinet using the standard holes already drilled in the side.

-straight razor display stand
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i have now 2 straight razors and 2 shavette, and all of them have a differnt box. I wanted one universal 'thing' to store the blades. i'm not sure yet about this, i'm working on some other ideas, perhaps some sort of small boxes which can be stacked.

These are the designed i have ordered with the 3dprinting company, and expecting the first delivery the end of this week and the next delivery a week later. i will post picture when it arrives
i would like to hear what you guys think. and perhaps have some suggestions.

with kind regards
Ivar

ps. I Know my english is not perfect so please be kind.

I really like the DE and straight razor stands. They look great in your sketches. Looking forward to seeing how they turn out. That bowl looks pretty cool as well. I haven't heard of 3D printing in ceramic before. What kind of surface finish can you obtain with the ceramics?

Matt

BTW your english is fine. Good chance it's technically better than most native speakers. :)

I think for the applications you are planning to use the printed items, this is perfect. Not highly loaded, water resistant, etc. can't wait to see what you print!

Design a long wall rack for straights and send me one lol

This 3D printing stuff fascinates me,the possibilitys are endless.
Was a U tube last yr about making a complete,functional Glock Pistol with a printer,great stuff:)

This looks like a fantastic idea! Great drawings and ideas too. For people who are technologically inclined enough, you can create your own 3D printer at home for not too much money. Or so I have read at least.

I really like the shaving bowl design... would be nice to see a scuttle, with a reservoir for hot water underneath and an indentation on the lip of the bowl to hold the brush - to stop it sliding in.

New tech meets old. I love it.

Hey now! We have a 3d printer at work, and I love the bowl idea. The ribbing especially :).

I think I might steel your idea.

Welcome to the forum. Dag.

@MattCb i have orders my ceramics in gloss black, but there are some other colors (white, satin black and some light colors yellow, green)

@andrewJM, i am not familiar with a scuttle, but sounds good

@ earcutter, that is not a problem , please post some picture if its done so i can steel perhaps some feature from yours :)

a little update,

my first 3d print is in.
i'm prety happy about the fit of the blades, all of them fit inside.
also the slot at the bottom works as intended, just one slide out, only for the thin wrapper sometimes two slide out but i can life with that.
it still needs a lit and i will be making some new mounting bracket, not happy how it is mounted.

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but this is not what i am most currious about, i want my shaving bowl!

The only thing I would recommend is being careful with the mounting in cabinet holes. Not all manufacturers use the same dimensions. They are generally pretty close though. Maybe only using the top hole with a tapering screw hole similar to a drywall mount to hold it in place. The ceramic bowl idea is awesome though and I can't wait to see the finished product and maybe a demonstration video!

Some double faced tape might work to secure it.

Maybe a flat spring would add pressure that would allow only one pack to be removed at the time.

Waiting to see the bowl

I like the idea of 3D printing scales - anyone tried that?

@engineerJim
I see your point, but i have purposely chosen to use two pins so that i dont have to use any tools, and "damaging" the panel by screwing a screw in.
The hole pattern for furniture is actually prety fixed due to the drilling machines they use. All hole pattern are spaced into a 32mm matrix.
All the hinges and drawerslides for furniture are also design based on this system.


@SS502MC, i don't think a spring is needed the blades themself are quitte springy and compressable, but adding pressure to it does help for removing a blade.

The shipping date for the bowl is set july the 10th ( so 6 more days, up to now they have always kept there shipping date )

i would like to see if anyone else has made using 3dprinting, i have seen some other beautiful home made stuff on this forum.
this bring allot of ideas for me, and getting new ones every day (Currently working on a grip to change a blue beard revenge shavette into a non folding shavette)

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I like the idea of 3D printing scales - anyone tried that?

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I have a set of scales in process from a 3D printer. They are nothing fancy but rather replicas for an heirloom Kinfolks Wedge. The originals were cracked and then shattered when I tried to unpin them for repair. The replacements will come with the original logo already engraved.

I have been fascinated with 3D printing for a while now. just wish i had access to one. Those all look like great ideas.

some great ideas here :)
I too like the idea of mixing the old with the new
looking forward to seeing how the bowl turns out

I can't wait to see the bowl, I have never thought of using a 3D printer to make shaving stuff before. That DE blade holder is pretty cool.

Sorry for the long wait
But I received today a package from the 3d printer.( Jeey!!)

At first i thought that package looks a bit small to fit all the things inside.
So i opened it quickly, and after unpacking I noticed that the shaving bowl is waay to small.
I can't even fit my brush inside, i don't know where it has gone wrong. Probably misjudged the dimension I think, I have a tendency to make things too small.

The second thing in the package was my stand for the straight razors. And I am really pleased with the result.
I think it looks great, even better with the straight on it.
I'm thinking about of painting it black, I don't know yet.

so here some pictures:
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Tomorrow I will receive another package with some other stuff, woohoo can't wait.

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Originally Posted by Ivar

Sorry for the long wait
But I received today a package from the 3d printer.( Jeey!!)

At first i thought that package looks a bit small to fit all the things inside.
So i opened it quickly, and after unpacking I noticed that the shaving bowl is waay to small.
I can't even fit my brush inside, i don't know where it has gone wrong. Probably misjudged the dimension I think, I have a tendency to make things too small.

The second thing in the package was my stand for the straight razors. And I am really pleased with the result.
I think it looks great, even better with the straight on it.
I'm thinking about of painting it black, I don't know yet.

so here some pictures:

Tomorrow I will receive another package with some other stuff, woohoo can't wait.

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Now that's pretty cool. The style of the bowl came out great. Just a little larger and you'll be in business! Thanks for sharing.

That bowl is beautiful! Also, I would say get the stand chromed. Shiny is always better!

The bowl and stand look great! To bad about the bowl, but if you bump it up a few inches it should be great!

Thanx for all the great replies!!!

I think I will make the bowl twice as big, and perhaps the ribs at the bottom a little bit smaller.
I don't want to damage the bristles of my brush to much.
and probably use the idea of AndrewJM of using a lib for the brush the rest on.

New package has arrived!!

Today arrived the holder for inside my shave gear cabinet.

Holder for DE razor:
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Holder for shaving brush:
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and a new mounting plate for DE blade dispenser:
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I am way more pleased how it fits now on the cabinet wall, and the lid ontop just finished it of.

and last but not least, my new shavette made from a blue beard revenge shavette:
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Sweet! Big thumbs-up from me, for such a fantastic job! :)

Amazing. I suddenly want a stand and bowl!

You should post or sell the cad file or whatever, when you're done!

Ivar, great stuff! Like all of it!
How hard is to program the files? And what's the cost of printing the objects? Thanks!

Double O

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Ivar, great stuff! Like all of it!
How hard is to program the files? And what's the cost of printing the objects? Thanks!

Double O

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It is a bit difficult too say if it is difficult or not, it depends a bit on the complication of the design.
I have learned this during my education as a product developer, but still keep learning day by day.
The program i used is a more commercial program, but there are some free programms available, search for 'free 3d CAD program' or something like that. There are some which are easy to step into.

With the company where i order my product I pay per volume and type of material. For example the brush holder is about 8 dollars, and straight razor display around 40 dollars. The ceramic is cheaper per volume but you need a thicker wallthickness.
i can't mention the company where i order, but there are a couple online site where you can order your 3d prints.

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Originally Posted by Ivar

It is a bit difficult too say if it is difficult or not, it depends a bit on the complication of the design.
I have learned this during my education as a product developer, but still keep learning day by day.
The program i used is a more commercial program, but there are some free programms available, search for 'free 3d CAD program' or something like that. There are some which are easy to step into.

With the company where i order my product I pay per volume and type of material. For example the brush holder is about 8 dollars, and straight razor display around 40 dollars. The ceramic is cheaper per volume but you need a thicker wallthickness.
i can't mention the company where i order, but there are a couple online site where you can order your 3d prints.

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Ha! I'm a new member here and I just saw this post today. A couple weeks ago I had a buddy of mine who is a genius and also owns a 3D printer make a 3D object of a shave brush and razor stand. He is in the process of printing it for me now. When It is completed I will post pics. It's a brilliant idea! You can basically customize it however you'd like and it's fully functional!

I really like the look of the bowl design in real life. looks like it would be a winner when just a bit bigger.
the rest of the holders etc came out awesome also great job
keep us posted on the bowl when you go the bigger version I wan tto see it & how it performs
you may need a WeeScott or small travel brush for the current bowl

I stumbled across this post. I'm looking for a wall mountable shave brush holder.

Does anyone know where on like the above 3d printed one can be ordered?