1. A few weeks ago @BBS contacted me to see if I could make a cap for his FAMEX. It sounded like a nice little challenge. So he sent me the razor.

    When I saw the razor, I said to myself. Self this is one SEXY RAZOR. I knew right then I had to make one.

    So here is my version minus a nice handle. I just ordered a brass handle from west coast shaving. The 77BH

    For now I will be using my Durham Duplex handle. None of my Gillette’s have the hole tapped deep enough.

    Here it is fresh off the machine. I will polish it up later if it shaves.

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  2. Sigh.... more T. White unobtanium. :(

    Beautiful work tho.

    Unobtanium by T. White sounds like a really ritzy cologne, however.
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  3. The threading will accommodate a Fatip handle.[​IMG][​IMG]
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  4. Um, that is um pretty sexy right there. Well done!


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  5. :happy096: Your machining skills are incredible, Tom! I look forward to reading about impressions of the TOMX once you try it out.
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  6. A freakin' wizard is what he is.

    Tom that brass is thin enough to compress the cage just like the thinner gauge original?
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  7. Yes sir.


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  8. How cool. It's a great shaver. Will honor it and your efforts tomorrow.
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  9. Incredible work again, Tom!! No surprise as your previous creations have all been masterpieces. Well done! :smiley respect:
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  10. 11 vs 13. Interesting :) .
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  11. Yes. This is due to the cutter I had available. I did not want to try and get the teeth to thin when machining.

    I just finished the shave. Mind you I have not shaved with a DE in over 2 years.


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  12. [​IMG]
    Razor: TOMX
    Blade: Super Iridium
    Brush: WDC6
    Soap: @americanshamrock Menthol
    AS: Vintage AV MENTHOL

    So here goes a blow by blow. I inserted the blade and screwed the cap down to full contact, then gave an 1/8 turn to snug it up. I faced lathered the in readable soap. First stroke. Wow this thing is smooth. Zero blade chatter on over 3 days growth. I did both cheeks and chin before I rinsed the razor. Then finished my neck.

    A quick splash of water on my hands and went forth to check pass 1. Very good reduction and only 1 rinse. A true lather catcher trait.

    Pass 2 all South to North. Same 1 rinse. Checked the results and really nice reduction. It was a CCS at this point.

    Pass 3 going crazy angles to match my growth layout for ATG. Once again wet my hand and check for stragglers. Just a few under the jaw. I finished with a near BBS.

    I am very pleased with the results of this razor. I might just start using a DE on occasion.

    Time to polish up this little sexy ride.


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  13. This is the handle I just ordered for it.
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  14. Well done Tom.

    The other marvelous brass handle is the Karve. $38 for the 3 incher.
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  15. I will check that out.


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  16. Use KARVESHIP2018 to get free shipping (today).
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  17. Simple elegant design. I might cut something along that line.
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  18. Fantastic shave there Tom. Now, I want a TOMX.
  19. Thanks Jim. I will need to keep my head low so Fuzzy doesn’t hit me with a brick for falling of the SE wagon


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  20. Maybe you can figure out a SE version...

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