Thread: Etiiquitte - To speak or not to speak

Originally Posted by jacobrayrazors

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.

That looks a bit more 'razorish!" OK! Why is the spine overhanging the edge?
Never got that?

That was a request, the way he shaves he likes that apparently. I'm not sure if he uses it as a pivot point or what he does, but it was a specific request due to the way he shaves.

I still have to round the toe so it's not so spikey too, since it's an every day shaver.

I sure do love slight smiles, you're right about the vintage looks too. I'm going to be looking more into those for the future, for design inspiration!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

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

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I am now going to have to try to shave with my Ulu....

Originally Posted by jacobrayrazors

That was a request, the way he shaves he likes that apparently. I'm not sure if he uses it as a pivot point or what he does, but it was a specific request due to the way he shaves.

I still have to round the toe so it's not so spikey too, since it's an every day shaver.

I sure do love slight smiles, you're right about the vintage looks too. I'm going to be looking more into those for the future, for design inspiration!

Well, Get it On, Jacob. Just beware of the advertising issues here before you apply for vendorship. Do your time! Obviously everyone likes you! They have remained silent!
Better you than me!

Lol thank you, I look forward to learning around here.

I plan to put my time in for sure.

Have a great night. I'll be working on those smiles too!

Also as your working on the blade , take sone time to learn the scales also, the old timers used wedges for a reason , most knife guys wind up using spacers. Keep them thin, and classy, stropping is not so easy to do with a monstrosity of a handle,

Your regular type razors look pretty good other than some of the finer issues that new makers haven't worked out yet, but the futuristic, out of this world alien half moon , objects, aren't very good for shaving . So tell them that if your going to do that they need a hanger on the wall, because anyone who says they shave with those is just not wanting to admit it was an impulse buy. Like I said before those guys from the past knew what worked. I,m not saying a large blade isn't usable , I like a 7/8 myself, but at some point it's extreme. And strops don't like some crazy spines.

Hard to tell from pics but I. Hand there might be geometry issues , but as a maker you should know about those, and if you talk to me some of the makers on here they would probably help to on design. Now take all with a grain of salt , and keep up with the good work and keep learning, you,ll do fine. Tc

Originally Posted by jacobrayrazors

Lol thank you, I look forward to learning around here.

I plan to put my time in for sure.

Have a great night. I'll be working on those smiles too!

HA! Thanks for being a good sport, Jacob!

If they ask and state they want feedback I would just point out the "what has been found" with such "artisan" style razors. I would never intentionally pee down a man or woman's back and smile while saying, "My it is a rainy day!"

I think some people here have manners while some are somewhat abrasive and down right arrogant over their opinions to be quite honest. I have run into a few here and I just move on rather than get into a cyber fight. I was once told.........."A person who argues a fool is the bigger fool!"

That said, we can only be supportive and usually those purchases self correct themselves. Now if someone ask prior to buying I do the same. I am no seasoned shaver nor a maker of razors so my 2 cents is not worth even a wooden nickel to any here.

I know a lot of newbies < that being no experience what so ever ask the question "What should I buy?" I always try to steer them toward a Ralf Aust 5/8 round point basic acrylic scale razor which is hands down in my opinion one of the best razors for the money for anyone both new or experienced!

But hey, YMMV and if you feel like torpedo'ing a person I think it just shows your true character. Plus it does run people off when we launch a full Defcon 5 all out assault on one.

Originally Posted by Michael70

If they ask and state they want feedback I would just point out the "what has been found" with such "artisan" style razors. I would never intentionally pee down a man or woman's back and smile while saying, "My it is a rainy day!"

I think some people here have manners while some are somewhat abrasive and down right arrogant over their opinions to be quite honest. I have run into a few here and I just move on rather than get into a cyber fight. I was once told.........."A person who argues a fool is the bigger fool!"

That said, we can only be supportive and usually those purchases self correct themselves. Now if someone ask prior to buying I do the same. I am no seasoned shaver nor a maker of razors so my 2 cents is not worth even a wooden nickel to any here.

I know a lot of newbies < that being no experience what so ever ask the question "What should I buy?" I always try to steer them toward a Ralf Aust 5/8 round point basic acrylic scale razor which is hands down in my opinion one of the best razors for the money for anyone both new or experienced!

But hey, YMMV and if you feel like torpedo'ing a person I think it just shows your true character. Plus it does run people off when we launch a full Defcon 5 all out assault on one.

Watch out Michael!


Stay outa the way!

Ive been reading this thread and thinking about my different razors and peoples thoughts.
I have just one custom from a respected maker. It is a beautiful and well balanced razor that shaves wonderfully. It does however have a large bevel. Does this bother me? Absolutely not. I know the maker believes in his work and has a passion that he wants to share with others. As our beloved Neil Miller said in his interview with Obie "I like to see the hand of man in human works." This statement resonates with me deeply. I love Japanese kamisoris and some of which are not perfect from NOS, but I can see and feel the heart and soul from the maker in them. This to me is a beautiful thing.