Thread: Let's design a leather case.

So I'm in the leather wallets business, and now that I'm into straight razors it seemed natural to make razor cases. What would you like to see? What would you not like to see? So far I decided not to use a snap closure do to the chance the inside of the snap could scratch the the scales. So I was thinking a simple strap through a loop closure. Would it matter to you if it opened from the side or the top? I condition my wallets with Mink oil (Mink oil is a euphenism for pig fat and silicone usually); Any objection to silicone, vitamin E, lanolin, animal fat? What about dyes? Would you want a small compartment for something? Throw me some ideas!

DO a Google search for "Leather Straight Razor Cases"
Click on "images" at the top when it shows.
There are as many types and styles as there are leather workers. Hard to do something new.
Quality of your craftsmanship can make a really big difference. No one here will accept a freebee to shill a product so make use and enjoy your journey.
Some of the accessories are a good hing to have along with the cases.
Above all, look at the journey as enjoyment and relaxation!
~Richard
Disclosure: I do have two separate friends that are professional and prizewinning leather workers and teachers.

I have two of the rollups I got from SRD years ago,They are Amish made and the construction is impecible.
The small black one was made by Dovo,100% leather,holds 7 blades,great for travel.

Originally Posted by Whipstitch

So I'm in the leather wallets business, and now that I'm into straight razors it seemed natural to make razor cases. What would you like to see? What would you not like to see? So far I decided not to use a snap closure do to the chance the inside of the snap could scratch the the scales. So I was thinking a simple strap through a loop closure. Would it matter to you if it opened from the side or the top? I condition my wallets with Mink oil (Mink oil is a euphenism for pig fat and silicone usually); Any objection to silicone, vitamin E, lanolin, animal fat? What about dyes? Would you want a small compartment for something? Throw me some ideas!

Be careful!!! Your thread is on the line. No discussion of sales is allowed nor is market research. if we get the impression the purpose of this thread is for future sales it will be removed.

apologies all

I am partial to the roll style similar to what pixelfixed posted with a leather or fabric flap to keep them from getting scratched by rubbing together.

If you are looking for a challenge in leather work I have seen a seven day case in leather which has the seven razors slide into the end of a case, as opposed to a box. They are all separated and the top folds over. I looked for an image but came up empty. I would expect that should require a lot of layout and design for the first one. It should exercise all of your skills.

Originally Posted by Whipstitch

apologies all

Do not think any Apologies are needed,show us what you can do,am sure most members would love to see your Work.

I have seen some "hard" cases for fountain pens that have caught my interest, may want to look at some of those.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Do not think any Apologies are needed,show us what you can do,am sure most members would love to see your Work.

Show us a roll up...I'm in