Check my Razor Design

I'm hoping, some day, to have a dream razor made by a custom razor maker. I've been doodling and checking out designs of different razors and sort of came up with what would be my ideal custom razor design at the moment. An inclined nose, smiling swayback, about 9/8" (though it could be a touch bigger) in a 1/4 hollow grind. This one is reminiscent of my Manhattan Cutlery only on steroids. What do you guys think of my drawing? Is this a viable design? Where would I tweak it?

I realize this is a personal preference thing, but thoughts on my design are welcome.

The measurements would be something like this, based on my drawing:
Point to tang: 7 1/8"
Blade Width: 1 1/8"
Cutting Edge: 3 3/4"

It looks pretty huge, actually. Is this too big for a realistic razor?

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depends on the person. this is 13/8!!!

That is one of the razors that keeps me up at night :)

I was more concerned about the length, as that is a LOOOONG blade I drew up. I have since shaved the design down about 3/4" or so and it looks a bit more realistic. Anyway, this is a long way away yet, but I have already filled several pages of drawings and sketches. Yes, it was a slow day at work.

Yeah that looks good. Better (IMHO) at 3" blade length. Is that silver bolsters at the end of the tang? That would be cool.

Jeff

Well, the silver bolsters would look pretty sweet, but I am still just in a doodling, dreaming stage at this point :)

I've done a few more sketches and you're right, cutting the blade down closer to 3" does look a bit more realistic.

It's too big for a realistic razor, but not too big for a dream razor or a custom razor. There are some others out there of that size and length

FTFU :)
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That's pretty amazing! Thanks!

You are welcome, I really like the shape of the blade and handle design.
I wish someone could make one like that for me (maby not that big tho ;) GJ!

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Originally Posted by jdto

It looks pretty huge, actually. Is this too big for a realistic razor?

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Joseph rodgers made 12/8 razors, so I'd say it is not too big.
Besides, you can shave with anything that has a decent edge, like an axe or a commando knife.
As long as it has an edge and you can hold it comfortable, there is no reason it would be too big.

I agree, but I do think I'd probably scale the edge back to about 3 1/4" instead of 3 3/4" if I ever get this razor made. That extra half an inch can be the difference between a smooth shave and an earlobe :D

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FTFU :)
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I'm confused ... who made this razor? It's prob the most beautiful thing I've seen.

Is it just computer graphics???