Thread: Etiiquitte - To speak or not to speak

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Thanks. [emoji14] Picture in my mind..........NOT pretty!

Haha, I guess we could seek definition of play. [emoji14]

Originally Posted by jacobrayrazors

Haha, I guess we could seek definition of play. [emoji14]

Ohtay, Jacob! Speaking of playing, don't get this wrong! You seem to be a nice fella. A razor-maker joined up today! Welcome!
I looked at your site, as was expected to. You seem to take great pride in your work and know what you are doing, I suppose. .
If you are having success, good. However, since you happened to come in on a thread begun by a Moderator about a particular subject, you seem to be a godsend for yourself, and us!
I know you have not asked for it, So this is only an idea. Whatsay we talk of your work and see if you could take some constructive criticism?
I see some things others may?

Yup. I would second that.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Ohtay, Jacob! Speaking of playing, don't get this wrong! You seem to be a nice fella. A razor-maker joined up today! Welcome!
I looked at your site, as was expected to. You seem to take great pride in your work and know what you are doing, I suppose. .
If you are having success, good. However, since you happened to come in on a thread begun by a Moderator about a particular subject, you seem to be a godsend for yourself, and us!
I know you have not asked for it, So this is only an idea. Whatsay we talk of your work and see if you could take some constructive criticism?
I see some things others may?

That would make me a better craftsman, I would appreciate the feedback.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

That is the question ???

So you see a post that a proud new owner of a new custom razor puts up..
Considering yourself pretty well versed in what should be and what shouldn't be on a SR.

Do you or don't you point out that the huge uneven bevel really should not be there on a Brand New Custom razor, in fact shouldn't really be there on a 200 year old Sheffield either..
The the tiny little pointy neck at the pivot end probably will not hold up well when wrapped around that huge 9/8 razor.. Maybe that fancy sharp point in the Thumbnotch might hamper proper stropping regardless of how cool it looks...
That the tiny pointy tail might not make control when shaving very easy...


So do you say something or do you just follow the herd and say "Nice Looking Razor"

What do you think??

Say something. Worst case scenario he takes it personal. That isn't your fault, just means that person needs to learn to take constructive criticism. Best case scenario - you save them from becoming the next poster in our cut of the day thread because they're trying to shave with a Sweeney Todd razor. When it comes to a razor sharp object that's being used on someone's face you do them more disservice by turning a blind eye to a razor's imperfections than you do by pointing them out. I'd take hurt feelings over another scar on my face any day, I'm ugly enough as it is. YMMV

Allright, Jacob! Here is one of your standard razors. I cannot for the life of me understand how some can make a nice spine, yet not a smile to match. Most 'custom' razors I see seem to be frowning with a wider bevel in the middle. What?
Whassup with that? I mean, JEEZE! I can smile anything!


As to art, I am NOT disposed to shaving with this one, Jacob!

That extreme smiling blade was quite an adventure to say the least haha. I shave with one of these once a week or so. Albeit, I'm not usually fully clean shaven, well, until I did this movember mustache, which is getting cut all the way off tomorrow.

Can you clarify a little more on the standard razor please?

I was just speaking of the razors you have done. A straight edge is the sign of a beginner, or one who refuses to 'grow'
Adventure with edges is more important than fancy spines, I think. Solid old vintage razors are your best references, I think.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I was just speaking of the razors you have done. A straight edge is the sign of a beginner, or one who refuses to 'grow'
Adventure with edges is more important than fancy spines, I think. Solid old vintage razors are your best references, I think.

Ohhh! I understand now. Thank you. I've got this one, can you check it out? It's O1, he wanted a slight smile, smooth clean lines.

Mention that the finished product was a valiant effort, although not in your personal taste.