Brand New Carbon Cx Razor - The Cx-904L

zaclikestoshave we never got past exploring specific tooling, techniques or grades for Zirconium since the issue of flammability and loosing a mill came up. Its a real risk...extra insurance and safe guards are required, however we would likely use similar techniques to machining Titanium and Damascus, also hard aloys, but slower feeds and speeds. Not many products are milled from it(like 904L), its mostly ring makers(using a lathe) and knife/knife scales(using a belt grinder). 

Stephanos1920 I'll explore the Niobium...very cool video, thanks for sharing. You also bring up Sterling Silver which is also intriguing...some of the bacteria killing properties of this metal are fascinating(I have a customer who has requested this). As a side note, we "flame" annodize our Damtanium, but with the electrolytic, as you show, "Cory" used to do some awesome work anodizing our Cx-Ti! Sadly he doesn't do it anymore...Stephanos, thanks for your comments.

surfboat I appreciate your note. I realize the Cx-904 is a niche of a niche part of the shaving world. In my research into 904L it led me to watch forums and your same comment comes up with Rolex watches. With regards to the blog, not much is known about the material except for what Rolex says in its marketing. I thought it would help and its a cool story...if this was for money only, I wouldn't be in this business. Making our razors is a full time business for us but I also enjoy the exploration and creativity of the metal work and making. I really do enjoy the challenge and artistic element...

To your other point, while I have had the opportunity to work with a lot of cool material, I will admit, I have looked at other designs but how can you beat a DE safety razor? To Stephanos' point is a single edge better? Is an adjustable razor better? I struggle with it...is this not marketing?(no disrespect to the makers of these products) I am open to being swayed? Personally I love the design element of these projects so I don't need much "swaying" but why? Variety sure but functionality?

Stay well all and have a good weekend,
Sean

What about an open comb version? From what I'm picturing in my head (It's crazy in there!), I'm thinking that may not be feasible with the we plate due to the amount of material, or perhaps lack thereof, with the design of the web plate. I'm guessing there may not be enough metal on the edge to do it or for it perhaps to be solid or stable.

I didn't notice it in a post, I must have missed it. I was going to ask about Sterling Silver myself. I would love a silver razor. Any idea what that might end up costing vs. 316L? It's been done by others, but how about bronze?

Sterling Silver would at least be easily machined.

I did wonder about the ease of machining it. It also has antimicrobial activity which would seem fitting in this application. Kind of makes me curious why it hasn't been done before or explored. There must be a reason.

It is rather soft, I would bet it would be hard to keep looking good.  I think it’s a tad softer than aluminum.

Sterling Silver would at least be easily machined.

I did wonder about the ease of machining it. It also has antimicrobial activity which would seem fitting in this application. Kind of makes me curious why it hasn't been done before or explored. There must be a reason.

It is rather soft, I would bet it would be hard to keep looking good.  I think it’s a tad softer than aluminum.

That is true. I own a lot of Sterling jewelry and even just using my shirt to polish a surface scratched it. Light scratches, but scratches nonetheless. And a lot of them. That's when I learned it was quite soft/delicate.

I did wonder about the ease of machining it. It also has antimicrobial activity which would seem fitting in this application. Kind of makes me curious why it hasn't been done before or explored. There must be a reason.

It is rather soft, I would bet it would be hard to keep looking good.  I think it’s a tad softer than aluminum.

That is true. I own a lot of Sterling jewelry and even just using my shirt to polish a surface scratched it. Light scratches, but scratches nonetheless. And a lot of them. That's when I learned it was quite soft/delicate.

This got me thinking about how easily the bracelets on Rolex’s pickup scratches and I read that 904L actually scratches easier than 316L but it’s able to take a higher polish.

It is rather soft, I would bet it would be hard to keep looking good.  I think it’s a tad softer than aluminum.

That is true. I own a lot of Sterling jewelry and even just using my shirt to polish a surface scratched it. Light scratches, but scratches nonetheless. And a lot of them. That's when I learned it was quite soft/delicate.

This got me thinking about how easily the bracelets on Rolex’s pickup scratches and I read that 904L actually scratches easier than 316L but it’s able to take a higher polish.

I don't know abut Rolex bracelets so I'll have to take your word for it!!! I just noticed when I was wearing a sterling pendant and got fingerprints on it I just lifted my shirt and gave it a rub and it got quite scratched to my dismay. It was a brand new piece. Now I have microfber cloths. Lesson learned.

I basically thought a few years ago that 17-4 was overkill, I'm thinking maybe that has been surpassed!!