Thread: What is your definition of a custom razor?

Substance - by George, you are correct sir!

Next time I have a burger, I am going to be just like you and leave the pickles...

Regards,
Neil

PS - I used to think like you, then I thunk again and found I was wrong....

Originally Posted by Neil Miller

Substance - by George, you are correct sir!

Next time I have a burger, I am going to be just like you and leave the pickles...

Regards,
Neil

PS - I used to think like you, then I thunk again and found I was wrong....

what did I say?? that was 32T

ok what is this classed as:
I ( the maker) take a piece of 25*6*100 bar with no design as in mind
heat & beat the steel to a shape that evolves as I go
then grind & finish this RSO into a razor

is this a custom, an artisan or just a fluke razor ??

it is a 1 off,
it may be similar to another somewhere (manly because nearly every razor shape has probably been made by now)
but is different to all others and unique.

since this is not hypothetical, this is it so far

Substance In My Mind You're creating a custom razor.

Originally Posted by Substance

ok what is this classed as:
I ( the maker) take a piece of 25*6*100 bar with no design as in mind
heat & beat the steel to a shape that evolves as I go
then grind & finish this RSO into a razor

is this a custom, an artisan or just a fluke razor ??

it is a 1 off,
it may be similar to another somewhere (manly because nearly every razor shape has probably been made by now)
but is different to all others and unique.

since this is not hypothetical, this is it so far

This is not a Custom razor because it was not made to order.

Nice looking razor!

So 32T; Why is PRC's business model any different from (for example Brian Brown's business model).

Originally Posted by feltspanky

So 32T; Why is PRC's business model any different from (for example Brian Brown's business model).

Reread post #41

32T: I'm just trying to understand some of the thoughts and reasoning behind some of your post. For instance, why do you consider Charlie Lewis's razors custom productions but not those produced on special customer order from PRC.

I get the feeling you don't like me asking questions about your post. I'll respect your #46 post. Just remember when you make comments in other threads, they may come home to roost an you may be asked to defend them.

Originally Posted by feltspanky

So 32T; Why is PRC's business model any different from (for example Brian Brown's business model).

I can answer that!
First, it depend what line your talking about.
If you're talking about my BRW line, I don't have the options PRC has. My BRW is a "production" series razor. It more similar to a Dovo or TI (ie: they are made, then sold)
If you're talking about my custom razors.. that's a different story. Each customer has a say in what the razor looks like( design, size, length, steel, scales... just about everything)
I consider PRC to have a artisan/production series and then a semi-custom razor. With the semi-custom you have some say in what you want but the main shape, size of the razor is going to be the same a artisan/production series. From what I've seen they are using the same blank, you just get to pick some nonstandard options.

MileMarker60. I have two custom razor's from PRC. The second blade for the second razor is larger. Scott said he had to order a larger jig to accommodate the making of the razor. So if that's the case he changed his normal manufacturing process to meet the request of his customer.

Just from talking with Scott, he uses 01 tool steel to make his razors. If you want a Damascus Razor it's manufactured from 1095 tool steel. Again, just other option available to a customer.