More Mach 3 burl razors

I put on a mini turning class on Saturday for a few of my friends that were interested in learning the basics of the lathe. We had a really fun time and they both went home with incredible pens that they made themselves. I played a supervisory role and let them get the feel for the tools and the steps involved. I was really impressed with what they were able to make on their first attempts.

After they left, I spent some time working with some new chunks of burl I had purchased and made a few more Mach 3 razors. The wood was fantastic and had amazing color and grain patterns. They make for great presentation pieces and something that the average Joe can use on a weekly basis. If you have to shave, why not shave in style?

I still have a few left for those looking for a very unique Father's Day gift, or just a thoughtful gift for the gentleman in your life (including yourself).

For those of you unfamiliar with what you're looking at below: These are kits that accept Gillette Mach 3 replaceable razor heads for shaving. Very common and easy to find at your local grocery store or pharmacy. These will last for many years and require new blades once dull.

Burl Mach 3 razors made from eucalyptus burl (1 and 2) and some new red mallee burl (3 and 4)

A very lengthy finishing process ensures a long-lasting razor and an amazing glass-like finish.

You can see the swirling grain patterns and bark inclusions that make each razor unique.

Eucalyptus Burl Mach III Razors

Just finished up a batch of gorgeous eucalyptus burl Mach III razors. Really cool wood to work with, but plenty of finesse involved. Lots of incredible grain swirls and internal bark patterns. Make for very elegant contrast to the chrome razor parts. I experimented with different profiles and finishes along the way. Burl is pretty expensive given its rarity, but makes for an excellent display piece.

Finished 7 eucalyptus burl Mach III razors of different profiles.