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    Does any one else make a shorter blade razor similar in length to a DD Dwarf? I have a goatee and a mustache and it seems to me a shorter pointed blade could be pretty handy. I would prefer to use an older razor, not into collectibles just a good working blade. Thanks

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    Trust me anyone with many old razors could easily provide you with a shortened blade. I've got two cracked blades on my table right now that are both going to be converted into shortened 2-2.5" blades by cutting off the toe to eliminate the crack.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Utopian View Post
    Trust me anyone with many old razors could easily provide you with a shortened blade. I've got two cracked blades on my table right now that are both going to be converted into shortened 2-2.5" blades by cutting off the toe to eliminate the crack.
    How will you cut off the toe? I've been thinking about shortening a blade that has a badly broken spike. I'm concerned about heating the blade and loosing its hardness.

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    Yes, Whaker made one. They called it the Weiner Schauber, German for Vienna scraper. I have one and should have a piccture soonn.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Qatsats View Post
    How will you cut off the toe? I've been thinking about shortening a blade that has a badly broken spike. I'm concerned about heating the blade and loosing its hardness.

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    You are right to be concerned about losing the temper. To avoid this, I use 6 things:
    1. A Dremel with a cutoff wheel used at a slow speed.
    2. Patience.
    3. A heat sink.
    4. A glass of water.
    5. Time.
    6. A 90 rpm wet grinder.

    I hold the blade against a small jeweler's anvil while I cut the blade with the Dremel. I hold my thumb against the blade and if I feel any heating of the blade, I stop cutting and dip the blade in the water. I generally do just a little cutting at a time, so that's where the patience comes in for me. I don't ever try to do it all in one sitting. When I do finally have it cut, I reshape the toe with the 90 rpm wet grinder, which makes it impossible to overheat at that point.

    Edit: I should point out that the Dremel I am now using was kindly and generously given to me by Nun2Sharp!
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    Quote Originally Posted by SewerGuy View Post
    Does any one else make a shorter blade razor similar in length to a DD Dwarf? I have a goatee and a mustache and it seems to me a shorter pointed blade could be pretty handy. I would prefer to use an older razor, not into collectibles just a good working blade. Thanks
    I have several short-bladed razors and they can be very handy, esp. if they also have a skinny blade.

    I think this is what you're looking for:



    Dovo Jubilaum
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    Small straights have become something of a hobby for me. I have several and am maintaining a list of "shorties" which for now includes:


    • Dovo 2/8 (never saw this one before)
    • Dubl Duk-Dwarf, Shrimp, Tufpug, Styledge
    • Dovo 3/8 Jubilaum
    • Maestro Livi 3/8 Special Order
    • Rugra 4/8
    • Dovo "Junior" Razor
    • Henckels 279 4/8
    • MAB Co 73 Newhall St Birmingham-9/16” Shoulderless ¼ Hollow ground blade-French point. cutting edge 21/4” long
    • Torrey Little Guard
    • Boker Baby
    • Droescher 4/8
    • Heljistrand MK30
    • Stesons little wonder
    • Revitt 4/8
    • Gebr. Lang "Fermarud" 3/8
    • Gold Krone
    • Kraut & Donal "Regina"
    • Harris Bros "Wedge"
    • Ringleader
    • Marsh Brothers 4/8
    • Helleberg 4/8
    • Mini Le Grelot
    • De Pews "Perfect Razor"
    • Joseph Rodgers?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Utopian View Post
    You are right to be concerned about losing the temper. To avoid this, I use 6 things:
    1. A Dremel with a cutoff wheel used at a slow speed.
    2. Patience.
    3. A heat sink.
    4. A glass of water.
    5. Time.
    6. A 90 rpm wet grinder.

    I hold the blade against a small jeweler's anvil while I cut the blade with the Dremel. I hold my thumb against the blade and if I feel any heating of the blade, I stop cutting and dip the blade in the water. I generally do just a little cutting at a time, so that's where the patience comes in for me. I don't ever try to do it all in one sitting. When I do finally have it cut, I reshape the toe with the 90 rpm wet grinder, which makes it impossible to overheat at that point.

    Edit: I should point out that the Dremel I am now using was kindly and generously given to me by Nun2Sharp!

    You forgot the most important thing. Wear safety glasses.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
    You forgot the most important thing. Wear safety glasses.

    Excellent point!

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    Thanks, I'm new to straight razors. That Dovo Jubilaum looks about right.

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