Thread: Suggestions - Custom Razor Manufacturer

Fellow SRP Members:

As the thread's title suggests, I am looking for any recommendations for custom razor manufacturers. Specifically, I'm looking for someone who has the ability to stamp the blade with a design. I found a list of custom manufacturers here, but didn't know if anyone had personal experience with them.

In regards to the design stamping, I am hoping to give the razor to my college advisor, and figured it would be a nice touch to add the college's insignia and founding date.

Any input on the matter would be greatly appreciated.

-Dave

Check the Yellow Pages for "Laser Etching". That might be a solution for you.

. Charles

Thanks for the suggestion, Charles. Would you suggest doing this on a standard razor with a blank "face" (not sure about the terminology there)?

Robert Williams , the custom razor maker who is doing the SRP limited edition razor, could tell you what your best bet is. He is easy to talk to and will, I'm sure, answer your questions. Here is his website. Send an email or give him a call. He'll need to see an image of what you want on the blade. Once he has that he can tell you whether it is a viable option.

Thanks, JimmyHAD. Sounds like a great starting point!

-Dave

If youwanted to go whhole hog you could find someone with anLyndsey engraver to do it.. It would cost a bunch of money, but it would look sweet. There is a fellow that does gun engravings on here somewhere thhat are beutiful.

Originally Posted by AspiringPolymath

Thanks for the suggestion, Charles. Would you suggest doing this on a standard razor with a blank "face" (not sure about the terminology there)?

Yes, that's what I was thinking. Finding a new razor that wasn't engraved or etched, and taking it to a laser-etching shop.

Check the archives here -- this topic might have come up before.

. Charles

Originally Posted by Wintchase

If youwanted to go whhole hog you could find someone with anLyndsey engraver to do it.. It would cost a bunch of money, but it would look sweet. There is a fellow that does gun engravings on here somewhere thhat are beutiful.

Hand engraving a straight wont work, it's hardened steel, the metal in guns are much softer.
I would go for laser engraving!

(Thou Lyndsey is one of my engraving heros, damn he's good!)

I'll be sure to follow up on everyone's suggestions and let y'all know what I come up with... If any new visitors care to chime in I'd love to hear your thoughts!

-Dave

Hey There

Just a side thought. I have no idea how much heat is created with laser etching so this is a suggestion based on a hunch. You may be better ensuring that you choose a wedge razor over hollow for laser etching. If there is a lot of heat created it could change the temper of the steel trashing the razor. I say this because although any laser etchers are going to be good at this, they may not know about the properties of steel. Anybody else have thoughts on this?

Thanks

Carl - SRH