Thread: First razor, kinda rough.

Just finished this up and it shaves good, much better than the Gold Dollar. I did nick myself a couple of times, but that was me fumbling with it as it handles different from the one I'd been used to. It didn't need any touch up after shaving and using the microscope the edge is as good as when I came off the strop before shaving, much nicer than fighting to keep the gold dollar going. It's kinda rough, made several mistakes, and did not do any hand finishing. Blade is 3 1/2" long, 5/8" edge, slight smile, roughly a quarter hollow grind as I did it on an 8" wheel, forged from 52100, will be getting a 6" wheel for the next one. Scales are linen mycarta, supposed to be brick red but I never was crazy about the color so I figured it was a good candidate for my first razor. I screwed up the rear wedge getting in a hurry and trying to use super glue instead of epoxy when pinning it, so of course the pin got stuck part way through and I had to add another. Front pin was buggered up on one side, don't remember where I got the pin stock, but it was about 10 years ago and I thought it was nickel silver, but was butter soft and the washers I made were a bit loose. Also the washers in the pivot are too thick.

Before I start another I am going to have to do a bit more research, and source a few things I don't have, but there will be more, hopefully better finished than this. The main thing is it works, so I guess you could call it a successful experiment. In any event, it was a learning experience for sure.

You made it & it shaves. It doesn't get much better than that.
Good job, thank you for sharing it.

Like that smile.

It actually looks very nice.
I like the grind,and smile.
Reminds me of a Barkley Bro's. blade, I have

Thanks, after playing with it and shaving with it, I think I'll go about an inch less on the length and a bit thicker and wider. And spend a little more time on hand finishing and getting a proper etch on the blade to show off the alloy banding and spend a lot more time on the handle next time. I probably would have taken a little more time, but I was due for a shave and was ready to try it out.

Looks pretty good to me.

I like it, it looks good. Keep at it and each one will be better than the last as with all things you do you learn as you go. Good job.

Very well done.
I like it.

Congratulations. Looks good. Thanks for sharing.

good job! makes me want to make one.