I finally cut 1” off the handle so it is now about the same length as my Slim. Ahh, better now. I put the razor in my vise with soft jaw inserts, then used a hacksaw. I then put the cut off segment in the vice and used a hammer and ice pick to knock out the metal end piece. I was surprised it was 3/8” long. After smoothing the cut end I hammered the metal piece into the end of the shortened handle. It worked out, but I should have reamed out the inside of the handle a little so I didn’t have to hit the end piece 20 times (and risk splitting the handle). I think the balance is still very good - that metal piece weighs a lot more than the plastic I cut off.
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Here are my Slim, cut down Feather Popular and Fat Handle Tech. They all like sharp blades, like Feathers and Kais.
The only reason I gave my Popular away was because the handle was too long, great idea! I think I will order another one and try that myselfI finally cut 1” off the handle so it is now about the same length as my Slim. Ahh, better now. I put the razor in my vise with soft jaw inserts, then used a hacksaw. I then put the cut off segment in the vice and used a hammer and ice pick to knock out the metal end piece. I was surprised it was 3/8” long. After smoothing the cut end I hammered the metal piece into the end of the shortened handle. It worked out, but I should have reamed out the inside of the handle a little so I didn’t have to hit the end piece 20 times (and risk splitting the handle). I think the balance is still very good - that metal piece weighs a lot more than the plastic I cut off.
The only reason I gave my Popular away was because the handle was too long, great idea! I think I will order another one and try that myself
feather blades were engineered for this razor. you will be missing out on experience using other bladesTempted to get this due to the long handle and I actually think it looks nice with the black handle too
From what I've read and seen it seems more like a mild razor, what blades would you lot say works best with the feather popular de razor?
yea i like the look of it and its got a nice long handle too, i might get itfeather blades were engineered for this razor. you will be missing out on experience using other blades
Tempted to get this due to the long handle and I actually think it looks nice with the black handle too
From what I've read and seen it seems more like a mild razor, what blades would you lot say works best with the feather popular de razor?