Preferred source for shaving kits?

[jbswearingen]

I'd like to start turning shaving kits; who do you like to purchase yours from?

 

[renowb]

Exotic Blanks, Bear Tooth Woods, Arizona Sillouette are a few.

 

[jbswearingen]

Are they all the same product? I guess I should have been more detailed.

 

[PenMan1]

For "stand alone" razors I like the Berea hardware. It is available at many IAP vendor sites, as well as Berea Hardwoods. From first-hand experience,'"skip" the 14k gold finishes-as they don't "weather" very well. If a gold finish is a must, upgrade to the TN gold.

For sets, I perfer the PSI products. The deluxe stand has a better look and feel than the Berea stand. The PSI razor hardware is smaller, eliminating the ability to "mix and match" between PSI and Berea.

The silver tipped AAA+ badger brush from PSI is the best quality I have found (I've tried all known sources). Of course at $23 it SHOULD BE the best.

 

[jbswearingen]

Thanks. For now, I'm thinking about trying out the razor alone; maybe add the brush and stand later. I'm thinking to do it in both wood and PR for the two different types of shavers...those that use the sink (not much water spilling) and those like me that shave in the shower.

 

[PenMan1]

Brad:
If you make wood razors for sale, make sure the customer know that the handle CANNOT get wet. Regardless of how well you finish the exterior and ends, the design of the "screw in" razor head allows water to leak into the hollow tube.

This trapped water, in turn, causes a CA finish to "ghost".

DAMHIKT!

 

[GoodTurns]

Brad:
If you make wood razors for sale, make sure the customer know that the handle CANNOT get wet. Regardless of how well you finish the exterior and ends, the design of the "screw in" razor head allows water to leak into the hollow tube.

This trapped water, in turn, causes a CA finish to "ghost".

DAMHIKT!

I'm the only one who has to know that it is a screw in head....epoxy those threads and no leaks inside!


PS: Brad...you shoulda said something Monday! got all that stuff too!

 

[jbswearingen]

Brad:
If you make wood razors for sale, make sure the customer know that the handle CANNOT get wet. Regardless of how well you finish the exterior and ends, the design of the "screw in" razor head allows water to leak into the hollow tube.

This trapped water, in turn, causes a CA finish to "ghost".

DAMHIKT!

Brad:
If you make wood razors for sale, make sure the customer know that the handle CANNOT get wet. Regardless of how well you finish the exterior and ends, the design of the "screw in" razor head allows water to leak into the hollow tube.

This trapped water, in turn, causes a CA finish to "ghost".

DAMHIKT!

I'm the only one who has to know that it is a screw in head....epoxy those threads and no leaks inside!


PS: Brad...you shoulda said something Monday! got all that stuff too!

Thanks for the warning and then thanks for a way to avoid it! Jon, maybe next time I come over to pilfer through your stuff?

:biggrin:

 

[TomW]

The Golden Nib

Tom

 

[PenMan1]

Great tip, Jon!

I have been using "waterproof" Loctite, but it still let's water in. It only takes seconds to epoxy the threads and the joints!