Thread: A lady's straight razor...lets design it!

The thought of a fixed blade has crossed my mind as I can see and understand that a set of scales could get into the way. I also understand that a light weight blade with a lot of flex would be of hindrance, so a quarter to half hollow would more than likely be the right choice for heft and no flex.

Sarah, look at this thread and see if it would help you to form an idea: http://straightrazorpalace.com/forge/55259-purist-then-plagiarist-now-plagiarist-part-deux.html

The razor that I designed had all kind of issues with the handle, I tried to make it ergonomic and I missed as it was only good for one hold, so lesson learned. I gave it to a leather-working friend for detail work when he's cutting leather. The wood handled East/West razor would have similar issues as different holds aren't so good, so a handle more simply designed with texture would most definitely be a good idea. I've got to get back on this project as it could be really fun & you never know...I could possibly get my wife to using one.