Gillette Razor Travel Case

[Seagrove59]

Made a travelling razor from an old Gillette razor to see it was feasible, like how it turned out so tried to figure out a case. It came out pretty well, I like the sort of industrial look to it. Don't like the stitching on the flap, but was rushing when I worked on that part. Snaps went on well which had been an issue in the past, but need work on my mounded leather measuring, but I feel the irregularity makes for an interesting look. (Or have convinced myself of that as I like the case.).

[AdamPCain]

Nice is that a homemade handle?  I used to use Gillette razors and stopped since they are so expensive and I shave my head so I use a lot of them.  I know buy my razors from Harrys razors they are half the price and work just as good if not better.  They deliver them right to my mailbox.

[Seagrove59]

Yes took old razor and removed head, made handle, with some left over cherry, birds eye maple, bamboo plugs and resin.

[bikermutt07]

I should get a Christmas card from Gillette. I have been using their shaving products and deodorant for 30 years now.

Case looks cool.

[battlemunky]

I use Gillettes but mine are 60 years old.

[Seagrove59]

Thanks, yeh 40 + years for me, except for 5 year beard phase in early 80's. Had used a Lee valley kit to make a razor before and had some left over wood so thought what the heck I 'll try recycling an old razor.