[Blazed Monkey]

Haven't even been straight shaving for a month, and I'm already hopelessly addicted


My latest acquisition, purchased from Buddel, from his site: www.fine-razors.de

Because you donŽt can understand, what I wrote to the razor, I will give you a short translation:

Blade: 6/8 Bengall, with ligth pitting marks, no rost, no nicks, shave ready
handle: walnutwood and myrtlewood, oiled and with over 10 layers of shellack
wedge: tin and vulcanfibre
pivot: adjustable


Best regards
Gabor

I can't wait for it to get here

[Ockham]

Very nice piece; those scales rock ! I really like the pattern. Let us know how it shaves and, most of all, ENJOY!

[Blazed Monkey]

Originally Posted by Ockham

Very nice piece; those scales rock ! I really like the pattern. Let us know how it shaves and, most of all, ENJOY!

The scales are what hooked me. The minute I saw it, I knew I had to have it, but I wanted to sleep on it for a day before I pulled the trigger. Sure enough though, I ended up buying it, now I just have to patiently wait for it to get here

[Silver]

I was looking at the exact same blade yesterday!!!!!

It is the scales that draw you in, they are very nice indeed.

Oh well, congratulations on your new aquisition.

[Blazed Monkey]

So I decided to take some comparison shots between my Wilbert and my new Bengall:

[nun2sharp]

Those scales are absolutely beautiful! Nce grab!

[Chris L]

Beautiful scales on a very nice razor. Congrats!

Thanks for posting pics. It looks like both woods are joined with some sort of bonding between the woods which fill in the kerf between the two pieces?

I always like to try to figure out how something is done.

I wonder if he stacks 4 slabs on top of each other, makes his cut through all slabs in the same cut, then pairs the lighter colored top slabs to the bottom darker slabs filling in the kerf with epoxy or some such thing?

Chris L

[nun2sharp]

Chrisl, as far as I can tell that would be the only way to make it work is by stacking, using a blade with a very fine kerf!

[netsurfr]

Those scales are absolutely awesome. If it were not for the shipping to the US, I picked that one up a couple of weeks ago when I first saw it. I love that razor with those scales. Stunning!!!

[Blazed Monkey]

Originally Posted by Chrisl

Beautiful scales on a very nice razor. Congrats!

Thanks for posting pics. It looks like both woods are joined with some sort of bonding between the woods which fill in the kerf between the two pieces?

I always like to try to figure out how something is done.

I wonder if he stacks 4 slabs on top of each other, makes his cut through all slabs in the same cut, then pairs the lighter colored top slabs to the bottom darker slabs filling in the kerf with epoxy or some such thing?

Chris L

I was curious about his myself, but I have no idea how he does it

Originally Posted by netsurfr

Those scales are absolutely awesome. If it were not for the shipping to the US, I picked that one up a couple of weeks ago when I first saw it. I love that razor with those scales. Stunning!!!

Shipping it registered mail from Germany to Kansas City, MO was only about $10.50

[Silver]

Very nice photo's!

Oh and thanks for rubbing it in too! (jk)

[Buddel]

Originally Posted by Chrisl

Beautiful scales on a very nice razor. Congrats!

Thanks for posting pics. It looks like both woods are joined with some sort of bonding between the woods which fill in the kerf between the two pieces?

I always like to try to figure out how something is done.

I wonder if he stacks 4 slabs on top of each other, makes his cut through all slabs in the same cut, then pairs the lighter colored top slabs to the bottom darker slabs filling in the kerf with epoxy or some such thing?

Chris L

Hello Chris,

this is right. You descriped the process. The greatest problem with this is, that you must use a very, very thin sawblade.

Antilope 8/0 Sawblades By The Dozen-12 Pieces : Antilope Saw Blades-German Made : Saw Blades, Saw Frames & Sawing Jigs : Tools & Metals : Otto Frei Antilope Saw Blades-German Made - Jewelry Tools, Jewelry Supplies, and Findings

This blades normally used by jewellers and they are not made for wood in the thicknes of 4 layers. Thats why the break very fast and often. Also you must sawing very slowly.
Fot the cut of this scales I needed 6 or 7 saw blades and nearly a hour of cutting.

[Chris L]

Originally Posted by Buddel

Hello Chris,

this is right. You descriped the process. The greatest problem with this is, that you must use a very, very thin sawblade.

Antilope 8/0 Sawblades By The Dozen-12 Pieces : Antilope Saw Blades-German Made : Saw Blades, Saw Frames & Sawing Jigs : Tools & Metals : Otto Frei Antilope Saw Blades-German Made - Jewelry Tools, Jewelry Supplies, and Findings

This blades normally used by jewellers and they are not made for wood in the thicknes of 4 layers. Thats why the break very fast and often. Also you must sawing very slowly.
Fot the cut of this scales I needed 6 or 7 saw blades and nearly a hour of cutting.

Thank you very much for being so generous in sharing your process, Buddel. I have great respect for you because you have been so forthright. Your scales are artistic, creative and all around impressive. Thank you again.

Chris L

[floppyshoes]

Depending on the design, thicker blades my be used. It all comes down to what you want and the limit of your tools.

[Blazed Monkey]

Holy crap, I had THE BEST shave tonight! I had about a weeks worth of growth, and I used my new Bengall for the first time: Freaking AMAZING!!


That was the smoothest shave I have ever had, it was like butter, I couldn't believe it. The balance was just right in my hand, and the length of the cutting edge was perfect for my neck area (not like my other razor, which feels just a tiny bit too long). There was no pulling at all, just silky smooth like running velvet over my face.


THANK YOU SO MUCH Buddel!