Drew Dick/UK Maker

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05-14-2019, 11:38 PM
ScoutHikerDad

Drew Dick/UK Maker

https://twitter.com/doubledrazors

So I was looking for google images of red mallee burl because I just ordered some from the site Roy recommended: http://http://www.woodturningz.com/R...Burl_1.5x1.5x6. Patrick there was very helpful in agreeing to cut some wood blanks into more razor-friendly dimensions for a small fee. I went kind of wild and got that, some African blackwood, Gaboon ebony, desert ironwood, and even some inlace acrylester, so I am all set for summer projects. I got some more pin-stock and various collars from Austin, too, so now it's all about just carving out shop time.

Anyway, I ran across Drew Dick's web-page and thought he has some interesting designs and uses some beautiful wood, all apparently lined with G10. I don't think I had heard of him before. Any of you UK guys know about him-Mark or Jaymie? Just curious. Aaron
05-15-2019, 12:36 AM
markbignosekelly

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Never heard of him before, this is the only straight razor forum I go to so maybe his more well known in the UK forums.

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His work looks pretty good so thanks for the lead Aaron, I will have to keep an eye out.
05-15-2019, 12:46 AM
alex1921

He seems to be popular on the FB shaving groups.
05-15-2019, 03:29 AM
gssixgun

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He is on here, and TSD

He didn't like being asked about his Final Bevel angle and why he was using 5-10 layers of tape to hone his razors
As soon as he was asked he disappeared off both forums and is only on FB now..

I do NOT know if his new razors are corrected to proper bevel angles, I did a re-scale about a year ago and it needed 5 layers of tape to keep a small even bevel, I do NOT know when that razor was made...

That is all i know

Took me a bit to find the pics

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05-15-2019, 03:48 AM
OCDshaver

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Originally Posted by gssixgun

He is on here, and TSD

He didn't like being asked about his Final Bevel angle and why he was using 5-10 layers of tape to hone his razors
As soon as he was asked he disappeared off both forums and is only on FB now..

I do NOT know if his new razors are corrected to proper bevel angles, I did a re-scale about a year ago and it needed 5 layers of tape to keep a small even bevel, I do NOT know when that razor was made...

That is all i know

Ouch!!!!!!
05-15-2019, 05:37 AM
celticcrusader

I don't know Drew personally, I see his razors on Instagram, I have never honed one of his razors, so I really have no idea what they are like.
05-15-2019, 10:15 AM
Bill31521

5 to 10 layers of tape for a new razor? Doesn't sound like something I would be interested in.
05-15-2019, 11:18 AM
BobH

I don't know how I never saw the post Glen linked to but this is the first I have seen it. Man, dude with an attitude. I wonder if any buyers knew they would need that many layers of tape to hone their razors before they bought them?

Bob
05-15-2019, 03:15 PM
greatbolo

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I don't know Dick but he made me the razor below - shaves wonderfully - think Glen honed it for me and Dick was easy for me to deal with.
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05-15-2019, 04:13 PM
BobH

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Originally Posted by greatbolo

I don't know Dick but he made me the razor below - shaves wonderfully - think Glen honed it for me and Dick was easy for me to deal with.

Can you hone it with one or less layers of tape on the spine?

Bob
05-15-2019, 09:10 PM
greatbolo

yes I do it with two
05-15-2019, 11:22 PM
Keithmax

I bought a used one, 5/8 with an amazingly thin grind. It takes and holds a nice edge. I have not had any problems maintaining the edge. I use 1 layer of tape.
05-15-2019, 11:32 PM
BobH

He must have learned a thing or two since that linked thread on here. That is despite getting all bitter and twisted in that thread regarding geometry of a razor. Good for him.

Bob
05-16-2019, 02:13 AM
JellyJar

Nice looking blades, if they're performing well could be worth a look. Though I'm pretty sure my first custom will be a Koraat. Their configurator and the Koraat club thread have been killing me. I've got to drink two extra glasses of water a day to keep up with the drool.:p
05-16-2019, 08:51 AM
Theoman

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Originally Posted by JellyJar

Nice looking blades, if they're performing well could be worth a look. Though I'm pretty sure my first custom will be a Koraat. Their configurator and the Koraat club thread have been killing me. I've got to drink two extra glasses of water a day to keep up with the drool.:p

Yeah this one has my fingers twitching from Koraat. https://sharprazorpalace.com/custom-...rn-scales.html
05-16-2019, 09:07 AM
BobH

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Originally Posted by Theoman

Yeah this one has my fingers twitching from Koraat. https://sharprazorpalace.com/custom-...rn-scales.html

Now that is a razor.

Bob
08-28-2022, 11:02 AM
ultrasoundguy2003

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Drew Dick Kami 9/8ths

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I have been researching Drew Dick for a few years. I have more than a few customs.
This western grind 1/4 hollow is stupid amazing good. He was very easy to deal with.

Dry shaved my arm when I opened the package. Popping hairs. 1 layer of tape and had to do a few laps just because. 2nd lap, water running up the blade face. 20 laps, stropping routine and took it out for a test drive.
This razor is stupid amazing good. all requisites were exceeded. From balance in hand to closeness of shave in comfort. I am a diehard full hollow for life shaver. This 1/4 grind has me questioning my religion good. This must be an anomaly good.
08-28-2022, 12:56 PM
tintin

Nice razor! does he have a web site?
08-31-2022, 01:29 AM
PaulFLUS

I looked for a website but didn't see one. After reading a lot of unfortunate backstory it appears that whatever happened in the past he has learned from and moved forward. That seems an astonishing step forward from his first handful. I'm glad he stayed with it because he makes a fabulous looking razor, always has. There seems to be good form to this most recently posted one.