Gillette Razor bodies

I had some really nice figured pieces of wood I had been letting air dry in the shop over the past few years. I was anxious to put them on the lathe and make some more razors. Taking a break from making cutting boards and bowls was good for the soul. These small turnings – while still time-consuming – are a great way to get back to the basics and work on finesse techniques. Burls are so fascinating, in that it's like opening a treasure chest. Each one is unique and you never know what you'll discover in terms of grain, voids, bark inclusions, and color.

The below are a series of razor bodies for Gillette Fusion and Mach 3 replaceable blades. You can buy the replaceable razor heads at your local grocery or drug store and throw them out when dull.

These are fun, functional and beautiful pieces that last a life time. I have been using one I turned for 9 years now and I'm always struck by its beauty each time I pull it out of the medicine cabinet.

If you are interested in purchasing one, please shoot me an email or get in touch via Facebook.

$50 - Gillette Fusion head. Body turned from cherry burl.

SOLD - Gillette Mach 3 head. Body turned from maple burl mixed with deep purple acrylic resin.

$50 - Gillette Mach 3 head. Body turned from maple burl.

SOLD - Gillette Mach 3 head. Body turned from maple burl mixed with deep blue acrylic resin.

SOLD - Gillette Mach 3 head. Body turned from maple burl mixed with crimson red acrylic resin.

SOLD - Gillette Fusion head. Body turned from maple burl mixed with deep blue acrylic resin. 

$50 - Gillette Fusion head. Body turned from teal/green dyed maple burl.

$50 - Gillette Fusion head. Body turned from cherry burl.

$50 - Gillette Fusion head. Body turned from cherry burl.