05-08-2024, 11:17 PM
It would only let me post 5 pics in one post.
Anyway. It is a carrier for a Gem blade. You can see that the carrier is a little wider than the blade. This makes it fit the Torrey. The blade still lines up with the guard on the razor well though. The holes were to reduce the strength of the spring clamping force and to alow drainage. Plus they look cool. The notches on the outside edge of the back of the spine make it easier to adjust the blade in the carrier and to push it part way out when removing it. The front edge of the carrier isn't quite straight, it makes it look like the blade is in a little crooked, but it's not. It held the blade in place really well and the shave was fantastic. Very similar to a Gem Junior bar with a modern Gem blade. This is a proof of concept for me so it's a little rough but functioned very well. I will probably make another one and work on the fit and finish more on the next one. With my fairly basic tools this was a lot of work to make. I would probably make a few changes if I make another one. But overall I'm really happy with how this one turned out even with its imperfections.