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A close shave!

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Hi All,
To go with today's pen, Two razors....made from once fired 375 belted magnum cases, these have new bullets fitted and a laquer finish
 

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flexi

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Yes, spray laquer!...it will wear on the brass but will look good with a patenna
 
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Thread drift alert!

I only ever use Wilkinson Sword Hydro 5 razors, I find they give me a better shave than Gillette and you can completely remove the lubrication bar on the top (it just unsnaps) making it much easier to shave your top lip!
I’ve never liked the handles though and haven’t been able to find an alternative until now. This threaded prompted me to have another look. No options for turning your own handle for a Hydro 5 but I did find this so I’ve ordered one.
Thanks for posting, and if you ever find a Hydro 5 kit for turners let me know.

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Adal6 said:
Very nice mark, were you get the cartridges from would there post or not
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Hi Mate,
I'm amongst a group of shooting guys, someone always has something interesting....these were fired and given to me...I have a couple more, PM your address....I have two that will be bolt action pens shortly and some .338 cases that will be a fountain pen....
 
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21William said:
Thread drift alert!

I only ever use Wilkinson Sword Hydro 5 razors, I find they give me a better shave than Gillette and you can completely remove the lubrication bar on the top (it just unsnaps) making it much easier to shave your top lip!
I’ve never liked the handles though and haven’t been able to find an alternative until now. This threaded prompted me to have another look. No options for turning your own handle for a Hydro 5 but I did find this so I’ve ordered one.
Thanks for posting, and if you ever find a Hydro 5 kit for turners let me know.

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I have gone old school and use a double edge razor....takes some getting used too but soooo much better..
 
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