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Frivolity from the Beau Brummel 5/8 Full Hollow restoration thread
- Thread starter torbenbp
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Given the obvious high level of interest in such remarkable creations, I humbly offer one of my own. I plan to call a 'Double Edge' razor because of the 'two' edges.
It was entirely hand crafted using a technique know as 'dropping from a shelf onto a stone floor' after this, the scales were removed to allow the full effect to be enjoyed. Since manufacture it has been stored in a 'shed' a place uniquely suited to the development of the attractive patina you now see. As I've never seen anything quite similar for sale on fleabay (yet!)I must describe it as 'very rare' and 'collectable'. I estimate its value to be so large it is beyond the realm of mere money. I may consider an exchange for a Heidi Hone, Moclay & one of the custom bamboo razors combined. Serious offers only!.....
It was entirely hand crafted using a technique know as 'dropping from a shelf onto a stone floor' after this, the scales were removed to allow the full effect to be enjoyed. Since manufacture it has been stored in a 'shed' a place uniquely suited to the development of the attractive patina you now see. As I've never seen anything quite similar for sale on fleabay (yet!)I must describe it as 'very rare' and 'collectable'. I estimate its value to be so large it is beyond the realm of mere money. I may consider an exchange for a Heidi Hone, Moclay & one of the custom bamboo razors combined. Serious offers only!.....
torbenbp
Well-Known Member
That is quite exceptional Sir! You have surely perfected the "'dropping from a shelf onto a stone floor' to unseen hights. It must surely have cost countless hours of field tests to perfect this technique.
I`m particualary impressed by the delicate fractures you blade(s) shows. A masterpiece,nothing less!
You are a true craftsman and I salute you for this wonderfull creation :thumbup:
With the utmost respect
Torbs
PS:
Nope,theese quite excotic materials do not come cheap. Actually I only ask material-cost,no more.
torbenbp
Well-Known Member
Clovis..
I spend quite a few hours yesterday,trying to replicate you`re delicate work...with no luck!
There are many variables involved,such as :
The type of shelf and the materials used.
The hight of the shelf.
The type of stone floor.
The angle of impact to the floor.
Just to name a few..
I think I might have used the wrong shelf? I can get a new shelf but it`s a tad tricky changing the floor. Actually I tried lapping the landing area - 180-320-600-1200-1500 and finaly 2000 grit sanding paper followed by a good rub with my La Veinette (BBW side)- but with no sucess.
Also tried taping the spine,wich only made things worse.
So I´m completely bewildered....
Torbs
I spend quite a few hours yesterday,trying to replicate you`re delicate work...with no luck!
There are many variables involved,such as :
The type of shelf and the materials used.
The hight of the shelf.
The type of stone floor.
The angle of impact to the floor.
Just to name a few..
I think I might have used the wrong shelf? I can get a new shelf but it`s a tad tricky changing the floor. Actually I tried lapping the landing area - 180-320-600-1200-1500 and finaly 2000 grit sanding paper followed by a good rub with my La Veinette (BBW side)- but with no sucess.
Also tried taping the spine,wich only made things worse.
So I´m completely bewildered....
Torbs
life2short1971
Well-Known Member
You guys are killing me! Too damn funny!!!
torbenbp
Well-Known Member
I do`nt see the fun in this thread? It`s all very serious and baised on science. Replicating former tests is quite difficult. And this leaves an unanswered question:
What type of shelf did you use Clovis? :blink:
Any further investigation into the 'dropping from a shelf onto a stone floor' will be on halt,untill the materials and their proper use are fully explained.
Fun? I do not think so...
Torbs
What type of shelf did you use Clovis?
:blink: Any further investigation into the 'dropping from a shelf onto a stone floor' will be on halt,untill the materials and their proper use are fully explained.
Fun? I do not think so...
Torbs
life2short1971
Well-Known Member
I do apologize. It must be my twisted mentality.
The shelf I used is ceramic, however I'm sure other smooth "low friction" materials eg glass may work equally well. It is fixed to the a tiled wall at a height of approximately 50" above the bathroom floor (if its felt to be material to the quality of the result I will determine the elevation of the shelf above lowest astronomical tide and the relevant GPS co-ordinates)
The floor itself is - or looks like - its surfaced with smoothly finished oolitic limestone tiles. As I'm still new to this forum, I cannot determined the origin of the tiles or the layer from which they were quarried, but I'm sure my wife will fully understand my posting pictures of our bathroom floor on the internet if anyone wants to apply their expertise to this problem.
I have not established the optimum stiffness of the substrate the tiles are fixed too and further experimentation is needed.
Initial results suggest that a key factor in the success of 'the drop' is to ensure the razor is open eg placed on the shelf during a shave perhaps while preparing for a second pass and to provide a "free fall" to the floor.
It is important not to attempt to catch the razor as it falls unless you have either circus experience that involves juggling bladed objects, or advanced first aid training.
The floor itself is - or looks like - its surfaced with smoothly finished oolitic limestone tiles. As I'm still new to this forum, I cannot determined the origin of the tiles or the layer from which they were quarried, but I'm sure my wife will fully understand my posting pictures of our bathroom floor on the internet if anyone wants to apply their expertise to this problem.
I have not established the optimum stiffness of the substrate the tiles are fixed too and further experimentation is needed.
Initial results suggest that a key factor in the success of 'the drop' is to ensure the razor is open eg placed on the shelf during a shave perhaps while preparing for a second pass and to provide a "free fall" to the floor.
It is important not to attempt to catch the razor as it falls unless you have either circus experience that involves juggling bladed objects, or advanced first aid training.
Bart
Well-Known Member
clovis said:
Please make sure that your spouse realizes that we do need to see a cross section of these tiles, before a positive identification of the layer can be made. And there's always the chance (however remote) that you're dealing with a vintage bathroom floor, in which case a detailed ID may not be possible.
Torben, my congratulations with your beautiful rescale. I particularly like that this razor also can be used with the scales closed. The protruding blade is a genuine streak of genius! We all know that it's much safer to use a razor closed, but it takes a visionary mind to design a razor that can be utilized in that mode. I foresee a bright future for this feature.
Well done,
Bart.
torbenbp
Well-Known Member
Thank you Bart and Clovis.
Yes,quite some thought was put into the design,affectionally known as (working title only) SRP (Safety Razor Project).
As I understand this name is allready taken,I suggest this instead: "The Safety Straight Razor". And indeed,as you so cleverly observed Sir Bart,it is safe in all manners.
I´m having trouble honoring the huge numbers of potential clients,so I`m thinking about mass-production. That needs financial aid though,so if the 900 members of coti.be sends me the lousy amount of 10 USD,I shall proceed with the task. You will all get a full refund.....at some time...
Clovis: I really wish you had told me earlier,then this could have been avoided:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PwzqgPIiaNc/Sv8C_l6-BGI/AAAAAAAAAs8/tCnOjg7ukdQ/s1600/Bathroom_2.jpg
T
Yes,quite some thought was put into the design,affectionally known as (working title only) SRP (Safety Razor Project).
As I understand this name is allready taken,I suggest this instead: "The Safety Straight Razor". And indeed,as you so cleverly observed Sir Bart,it is safe in all manners.
I´m having trouble honoring the huge numbers of potential clients,so I`m thinking about mass-production. That needs financial aid though,so if the 900 members of coti.be sends me the lousy amount of 10 USD,I shall proceed with the task. You will all get a full refund.....at some time...
Clovis: I really wish you had told me earlier,then this could have been avoided:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PwzqgPIiaNc/Sv8C_l6-BGI/AAAAAAAAAs8/tCnOjg7ukdQ/s1600/Bathroom_2.jpg
Thats quite allright,as you did not know better.
T