The Redoing of Vladimir Schneider’s Velvet Touch Razors.

A few months ago I had the pleasure of placing the winning bid on Vladimir Schneider’s Velvet Touch razors that he put up for auction on eBay. After owning those for a couple of weeks Vladimir contacted and wanted to try putting CA (cyanoacrylate or superglue) on the scales in order to add a gloss to the Purpleheart wood which was used for the scales. He also wanted to put his insignia on the scales plus etch the blade with his insignia. I agreed to let him do so. I mailed the razors and the box back to him so he could perform his talents on these already nice looking pieces of art.

When I received the razors in the mail I could not believe the gloss on the scales. The grain and color of the Purpleheart wood really stands out with the CA on them. The insignia on the scales is really outstanding and so intricate. The insignia etching on the blade is so cool plus it really makes the razor look nice. Vlads talents and skill on these razors are so nice it is just a pleasure to sit back and look at them. He also honed both razors to the point where they shave very well. So his skills in that area are also outstanding.

Enjoy the pictures.
Bill Watkins:D :D :D

Here are some more pics of the Velvet Touch razors

Those are the kind of razors Id have to really debate whether to just show off or actually use....They are awesome, especially in a set.

I have to say that those brass bolsters in the shape of Vlad's trademark/insignia just take it over the edge. That's like the frosting on the cake.

-- Gary F.

An excellent set! Inspiration for all fledgling restoration candidates.

Fledgling restorers ?.

Doesn't fledgling sound like wallowing in mud, up to your eyeballs in crap and everything turning to custard around you.:D And when you crawl out of the crap something further up the foodchain swallows you up.

I look at Vlad's work and am amazed at his skill, thinking how on earth do I achieve that standard.

Then Bill comes along with his giveaway and raises the bar even further.

Great stuff both of you, keep it coming.

Gary

I`m not posting any more pics of my efforts,I think the term ,pales into insignificance comes to mind
Absolutely beautiful
Kind regards Peter

Peter, don't let them put you off. I look back on my original efforts and cringe.

Our peers are here to guide and assist. If something is technically wrong or there is a better way of doing something I would rather hear about it. How can we improve otherwise ?.

I've had a few very nice comments from both gentleman and it's very gratifying I can tell you. I certainly keeps me motivated and wants me to create something better every time.

So I say keep your efforts coming.

Gary

Only kidding,just gives me something to work towards,just takes me longer than some thats all
thanks for the words of encouragement
kind regards Peter

I'm a say it's oooookaaaaay! :D The insignia came out better than I'd imagined on the bottom pin. I shouldn't be surprised though.

X

wow! Talk about some razors to drool over!

It's official. Vlad's a skrate-up pimp. :D

speaking of Vlad...where has he been...havnet seen him posting much lately?

I don't know either JL. I have sent him two emails and he hasn't answered either one of them.

Vlad's as busy as a one legged man in an arse kicking contest at the moment.

He is now fully employed so I guess he is busy doing that..plus trying to find time for razor stuff and other projects no doubt.

Gary

Thanks Gary.......I knew that he had a full time job. He said once that he worked 24 hours with a 2 hour break in between and that he was really really tired.

I really liked the razor before the CA treatment and I must say, that with the CA it takes it to a whole new level of beauty. Bravo Vlad.

Ed