A Razor For The Ladies....

Aurora Borealis · 09-02-2008, 08:57 PM

Hello Ladies, I've noticed that there are not a lot of people making 4/8's
razors for the women so I made this up today with the ladies in mind.
Let me know what you think.

The pivot pin is decorated with real sterling silver thick caps. I was thinking of doing the same to the bottom pins but will
ask your opinion. In the middle of the scales I've put a purple cameo of
a Victorian lady gazing down at her flowers. This may be a bit too feminine,I'm not sure. I look at it as more of a Gothic look. In any case it's just a very simple look and not overboard. That may come with later razors. Thanks for your time.

Sorry about the fuzzy pics as I took them from my desk and didn't use my light tent.

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Viola · 09-03-2008, 04:46 AM

That's a definite beauty. Nice touch with the cameo and the pins... very elegant! Great job!!!

Silver · 09-04-2008, 01:49 PM

Thanks Gary. While it is a beauty it's not to my tastes, but I'm sure one of the other ladies will snap it up.

LilithParker · 09-04-2008, 02:22 PM

It's beautiful! What's the length (blade and scales)?

Aurora Borealis · 09-04-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LilithParker

It's beautiful! What's the length (blade and scales)?

Thanks LilithParker,It's a little 4/8's blade. G.H. Fralick, "Little Pet" Made in Germany. Scales are celluloid. Blade has a mirror finish and is a spike point.
If you want me to post a pic of the blade let me know. There is a small chip on the inside of one side of the scale near the butt & It's not very noticeable. I would call it in good shape. I just have to hone it to "shave ready" I was thinking of posting it in the SRP classifieds for the just the cost of honing $20 US plus the cost of shipping.

sicboater · 09-04-2008, 05:36 PM

It looks like it is a little shorter. Do you have a measurement handy?

-Rob

Aurora Borealis · 09-04-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sicboater

It looks like it is a little shorter. Do you have a measurement handy?

-Rob

Ya Rob it's a 7/16's and the blade length is only 2.4 inches. Very tiny. Thanks for pointing that out.

Meeme · 09-04-2008, 09:01 PM

I simply love it, it is so beautiful, very feminine, it is not a razor, it is a jewel !

The idea of the cameo is excellent, and the pivot seems to perfectly embellish the whole item. As a refined woman I think this razor is of a rare beauty.

Aurora Borealis · 09-05-2008, 12:24 AM

Thank you Meeme, that was a very nice compliment.I think i'm going to silver cap the bottom pins also, just for balance.Take care.

Aurora Borealis · 09-05-2008, 02:09 PM

Well I think I'm finished with this one. I added silver caps on the back pins and
also added a couple of gold leaves to finish it off.

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Meeme · 09-05-2008, 07:32 PM

Beautiful! The leaves are really nice! This is a pure jewel!

Pearl Razor · 09-07-2008, 12:15 PM

oooo so pretty i like it very much!!
except its a point .... its a spike point

me hates thems their ouchy

oh and welcome Meemee ox

ox Pearl

Aurora Borealis · 09-07-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pearl Razor

oooo so pretty i like it very much!!
except its a point .... its a spike point

me hates thems their ouchy

oh and welcome Meemee ox

ox Pearl

Thanks Pearl, My mistake, it's a square point. It's up on ebay now. I didn't see
any ladies straight razors there so I had to test the waters.

C utz · 09-18-2008, 03:50 PM

Looks Great!

That should be in the 'workshop' section!

I never noticed this 'Ladies Corner' on the forum before (I usually truck right to the restoration/Workshop area). I'm happy to not only see women using straight razors today as well, but also that there seems to be a certain 'type' of razor that works for them (smaller blades), which I am guessing is due to the maneuverability of the blade over a longer distance....

Anyway, I'm wondering if the ladies that are currently using straight razors feel that there should be some changes to the design (or traditional razor) design that would help the ergonomics of the shave? (i.e. a thumb rest on top of the tang/spine area; longer tail to accomodate a better hold; more of a curled or straight tail; etc...)

With some of my up-coming restorations, some of these modifications could be made to some of the blades....

Any feedback would be appreciated

Just thinking......

(Sorry for hijacking the thread)

C utz

Ditch Doc · 09-26-2008, 06:26 PM

I am working on a Henckles Stadium ground down for women's preference right now. It's not going to be fancy like yours though. Just some linen micarta scales and a shortened narrow blade. I'm going to call it the Mini Stadium, it will be obviously more petite with the shorter scales and all. Your razor is very fine and fancy.

Johnny J · 09-27-2008, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Pearl Razor

oooo so pretty i like it very much!!
except its a point .... its a spike point

me hates thems their ouchy

Tiny Tim, the coochie razor I made, had an evil spike point, so I followed the advice of another member (forget who) & blunted the very tip of the spike. That's a good trick. It pretty much solves the safety issues.