8.24.23 SOTD Soap: TABAC Brush: 3D Printed Simpson Alexander Trafalgar Razor: 3D Printed SE Blade: GEM PTFE ss Aftershave: TABAC
SOTD 8.25.23 Soap: Fine Santal Absolut Brush: 3D Printed Simpson Alexander Trafalgar with a synthetic knot Razor: 3D Printed SE Blade: Personna GEM PTFE SS Post-shave: Fine Santal Absolut Another one of my favorite soaps with a great scent. Too bad it's discontinued.
8.26.23 SOTD Soap: TABAC Brush: 3D Printed Simpson Alexander Trafalgar Synthetic Razor: 3D Printed Blade: Schick Injector Aftershave: TABAC
@SlimGem Nice. Will the new designs be available on your Thingiverse page? I like The Taipan. EDIT I'd like the AC Matic too ... https://theshaveden.com/forums/posts/2056581/
3-D Schick Open Comb Razor Schick Injector Blade FS Ex. Dense Two Band Badger Brush Crabtree & Evelyn West Indian Lime Soap Sea Breeze Astringent Pinaud Lime Sec Eau De Cologne
Just thought I share my method for making straight razor scales. While this isn't necessarily 3d printing, it is 3d carving (the total opposite of 3d printing). The scales in this post are for a Dubl Duck Special N0.1 blade that I restored some time ago. First I trace the scales from pictures and scale to size by referencing the blade dimensions. The idea is to keep the geometry as close to the original as possible, but since I'll be using birds eye maple, I will add just a bit more thickness. After tracing, I'll create a 3d model that will be used for programming the 3d tooling paths on a CNC router. Once the tooling paths are generated, the CNC router takes over and does the dirty work. For this project, two 3d passes are generated. The first pass is the roughing pass which removes the bulk of the material and prepares the surface for the finishing pass. This is after the finishing pass. They are now ready for sanding. The Dubl Duck trademark is added with a laser before sealing and coating. The next step creates extra work, but it's well worth it. I dip the scales in CA glue for about five minutes, and then they air dry for about an hour. At this point, the CA has penetrated the wood enough to almost turn it into plastic. After some more sanding, natural tung oil is used for surface coating. The tung oil cannot penetrate the CA coating, it only creates a working surface for polishing. After some alternating passes of sanding with 5000 grit pads and polishing with Mother's Plastic Polish, this is the end result.
The TriDE Safety Razor is a simple, more traditional tried and true three-piece design. I designed it with ease of printing in mind by maintaining a 0.2mm layer height design increment and keeping the thread in line with the shaft layers for a stronger and cleaner print. The only post-processing required is breaking away the included supports on the cap. The STLs for the TriDE safety razor are available for download here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6231375 or here: https://www.printables.com/model/591133-tride-safety-razor
I had a great shave this evening with PRE de PROVENCE No. 63, my #375 brush by @Jayaruh and my Gold Tone Fat Handle G Tech with a combination OC SB 3D printed base plate. The plates are modified from my earlier design, and right now they're closer to medium aggression, so, I'll keep tweaking them for a slightly more aggressive feel. It was a fun shave. The 1st pass was with the OC and 2nd pass was with the SB.
They will be soon. First I want to tweak the efficiency level. Right now is just above medium for my liking and I would like to finalize it between medium and aggressive. I also need to find every tech I have and make sure the plates fit on all of them.
Too many projects, not enough time. This is looking good so far. This is something I've been wanting to do for a long time. It is a conversion kit for turning the Fat Handle Gillette Tech into a Semi-adjustable Tech. The three 3D-Printed anvils have different levels of efficiency, and a short cylindrical cavity with a cone-shaped bottom for self-centering when assembling. The hollow handle and the way the blade is clamped, causes the razor to provide clear audible feedback. Also, the anvils are marked with one, two, or three dimples which note the efficiency level. I'm hoping to have this project finished and available for download soon.
I was just looking for a thread like this the other day -- but the search function turned up 0 (zero, zilch) results. Just tried it again, and I see why: Anyway, I was trying to find out how to print if you don't own a 3D printer -- googling turned up a million and one possibilities. I'm looking for the Monarch Notes version -- I've heard it can cost as little as a few bucks to print a razor. I would want to do it locally. For a few bucks, it would be just for giggles. Thanks
3D PRINTED BASE PLATES I finally got around to finalizing this small upgrade for the Fat Handle Gillette Tech. There are quite a few variations of GTs and I only have a few to test, so, I hope they fit every GT out there. These 3 sets of 3D-printed base plates will convert your vintage Fat Handle Gillette Tech safety razor into a Semi-Adjustable razor. The plate sets come in either an open comb, safety bar, or a combination of the two. Each set includes 3 base plates and has 3 levels of efficiency. The base plates are marked with notches on the side which indicate the level of efficiency ( 1 notch = mild, 2 notches = medium, and 3 notches = aggressive ). The files are now available for download here: https://www.printables.com/model/623355-base-plates-for-gillette-tech-safety-razor-fat-han
Very nice adjustable base plates you have created, I'm sure there would something in there that some one would enjoy but figuring that out might be interesting. Great creations, thanks for sharing.
