The Goods! Straight Razor Hobbyist Gallery

This one got a full treatment.
The blade had some corrosion spotting that I cleaned up. The original scales had a chip right behind the wedge , it was too big to try and remove without making the scales look weird. I made a new set contoured them and transferred the overlay. For the scales I used Lava Flow kirinite, red acrylic wedge, brass pins and stainless washers.

Borgeous.

I usually hate that color of kirinite.. But you pulled that off nicely... Making me rethink that color choice again

Heespharm said:

I usually hate that color of kirinite.. But you pulled that off nicely... Making me rethink that color choice again

Click to expand...

They looks very nice in hand, not loud at all.

jgkeegan said:

Borgeous.

Click to expand...

Thanks

Yeah very classy and not to plasticy looking...

Finished restoring this 13/16 1/4 hollow Japanese Boso. Used Ghost Jade G10 for the scales, and orange acrylic for the wedge. The blade had minor pitting on one side, but it cleaned up very well. Minimal hone wear and it will make top notch shaver.

Orange and ghost jade, nice combo!

fordfather said:

Orange and ghost jade, nice combo!

Click to expand...

Thanks, after I took the pics today I think it is better combo than red and ghost jade.

mainaman said:

Thanks, after I took the pics today I think it is better combo than red and ghost jade.

Click to expand...

I have become a sucker for ghost jade. Nice!

This was one of the posts I was missing while away. Straight razor pron. The artistry and craftsmanship you ladies and gentlemen have is amazing. I am glad I get to enjoy these masterpieces once again, if it only through pictures.

I have no fancy camera or a wealthy collection, but these are mine.

My favourite, the 'Baron', lovely German blade in great condition, shaves a treat. (covered in balistol oil to keep it safe)




My pair of Kropps in a tatty but nice box. The smaller one is my uder, nice in the hand, feel surgical compared to my big Baron. The other needs a full revamop and hone as it was nasty when I got it and I;ve only cleaned off minor blemishes so far.




I've also got one of those Gold Dollar 66 razors, it shaves.. but I'm going to modify it for fun.

View attachment 598970
On its way to me!

Hope ya'll realize that this is a hobbyist thread.

Hobbyists no longer exist.