Hi everyone,
I'm Eric, the founder of Janus Razors. Quick update of where I'm at in product development - late prototyping stage. I finished couple assemblies this week, and noticed I have a few tweaks to make before I send out (late March) the prototypes out to users for feedback. I finished CAD work for the 'problem parts' this weekend, and on Tuesday (02/27), I'm meeting with the machinist to go through the prints, and review part design for those parts.
I always send out a newsletter the last day of every month to keep folks up to date on how the product development process is coming along. Stoked to hear that folks are as passionate about the toggle like I am. I have MAD RESPECT for the engineers & machinists & assemblers who built the vintage toggle razor back in the day. They were wicked smart. They put mass customization in a razor before mass customization was a even business concept in Business School text books. They didn’t have 3D CAD and 3D printing to help them get stuff right before cutting metal. Truth be told, the vintage toggle is an incredible chassis to do a modern interpretation on. The Janus Razor design has 36 pcs. Of course, some of those pieces are off the shelf parts like springs and such.
Anyways, I'm in the process of fixing the email snafu on the JanusRazors website. My email address is eric@janusrazors.com.
I'm Eric, the founder of Janus Razors. Quick update of where I'm at in product development - late prototyping stage. I finished couple assemblies this week, and noticed I have a few tweaks to make before I send out (late March) the prototypes out to users for feedback. I finished CAD work for the 'problem parts' this weekend, and on Tuesday (02/27), I'm meeting with the machinist to go through the prints, and review part design for those parts.
I always send out a newsletter the last day of every month to keep folks up to date on how the product development process is coming along. Stoked to hear that folks are as passionate about the toggle like I am. I have MAD RESPECT for the engineers & machinists & assemblers who built the vintage toggle razor back in the day. They were wicked smart. They put mass customization in a razor before mass customization was a even business concept in Business School text books. They didn’t have 3D CAD and 3D printing to help them get stuff right before cutting metal. Truth be told, the vintage toggle is an incredible chassis to do a modern interpretation on. The Janus Razor design has 36 pcs. Of course, some of those pieces are off the shelf parts like springs and such.
Anyways, I'm in the process of fixing the email snafu on the JanusRazors website. My email address is eric@janusrazors.com.
(02-25-2018, 08:34 PM)gnocchi Wrote:(02-25-2018, 05:59 PM)Standard Wrote: Perhaps someone could use the "Contact button" and ask plus recommend Janus joins DFS.
Great idea--let us know if you receive a reply.
email rejected - mail server mis-configured was a reason given on my Gmail attempt.
Now someone else can try his social media links.
(02-26-2018, 04:53 AM)Janus Razors Wrote: Hi everyone,Eric, thanks for joining the forum and stopping by on this thread!
I'm Eric, the founder of Janus Razors. Quick update of where I'm at in product development - late prototyping stage. I finished couple assemblies this week, and noticed I have a few tweaks to make before I send out (late March) the prototypes out to users for feedback. I finished CAD work for the 'problem parts' this weekend, and on Tuesday (02/27), I'm meeting with the machinist to go through the prints, and review part design for those parts.
Good to hear that the project is rolling forth, and that there’s a way to follow it (and reach you). Best of luck with your continued efforts, and if you’d like to introduce yourself to the entire forum, this would be the place to do it: https://damnfineshave.com/forum-introductions
Also, if you ever want to maintain a merchant presence here on DFS, andrewjs18 can help you with that.
Once again, thanks for chiming in!
Whenever I go to shave, I assume there’s someone else on the planet shaving, so I say “I’m gonna go shave, too.”
– Mitch Hedberg
– Mitch Hedberg
(02-26-2018, 04:53 AM)Janus Razors Wrote: Hi everyone,
I'm Eric, the founder of Janus Razors. Quick update of where I'm at in product development - late prototyping stage. I finished couple assemblies this week, and noticed I have a few tweaks to make before I send out (late March) the prototypes out to users for feedback. I finished CAD work for the 'problem parts' this weekend, and on Tuesday (02/27), I'm meeting with the machinist to go through the prints, and review part design for those parts.
I always send out a newsletter the last day of every month to keep folks up to date on how the product development process is coming along. Stoked to hear that folks are as passionate about the toggle like I am. I have MAD RESPECT for the engineers & machinists & assemblers who built the vintage toggle razor back in the day. They were wicked smart. They put mass customization in a razor before mass customization was a even business concept in Business School text books. They didn’t have 3D CAD and 3D printing to help them get stuff right before cutting metal. Truth be told, the vintage toggle is an incredible chassis to do a modern interpretation on. The Janus Razor design has 36 pcs. Of course, some of those pieces are off the shelf parts like springs and such.
Anyways, I'm in the process of fixing the email snafu on the JanusRazors website. My email address is eric@janusrazors.com.
Welcome to the forums! I look forward to seeing your project progress. It's exciting to see stuff made at home in the USA!
Respect to YOU for taking on a toggle.
-Spencer
I noticed the info@janusrazors.com email link was not successful for a few people, so sent a message to eric@, since that was in the reply I received after signing up for the newsletter. Eric responded quickly and obviously signed up here. This really looks to be an exciting project and I am looking forward to a new addition to my rotation.
Welcome, Eric!
Welcome, Eric!
I'm fortunate enough to have a vintage Gillette Adjustable Toggle. I'm still thrilled with that acquisition after 2 years. I have a bit of an obsession with vintage safety razors. I'm still amazed that these razors are still effective after so many years.( Some over 100 years old) I do own and use some modern safety razors. I am, after all, obsessed with all things related to wet shaving. Still, the Toggle is fascinating to me. Anyway, I also signed up for the email updates. I'm incurable! ;-)
-Rob
(02-26-2018, 04:53 AM)Janus Razors Wrote: Hi everyone,
I'm Eric, the founder of Janus Razors. Quick update of where I'm at in product development - late prototyping stage. I finished couple assemblies this week, and noticed I have a few tweaks to make before I send out (late March) the prototypes out to users for feedback. I finished CAD work for the 'problem parts' this weekend, and on Tuesday (02/27), I'm meeting with the machinist to go through the prints, and review part design for those parts.
I always send out a newsletter the last day of every month to keep folks up to date on how the product development process is coming along. Stoked to hear that folks are as passionate about the toggle like I am. I have MAD RESPECT for the engineers & machinists & assemblers who built the vintage toggle razor back in the day. They were wicked smart. They put mass customization in a razor before mass customization was a even business concept in Business School text books. They didn’t have 3D CAD and 3D printing to help them get stuff right before cutting metal. Truth be told, the vintage toggle is an incredible chassis to do a modern interpretation on. The Janus Razor design has 36 pcs. Of course, some of those pieces are off the shelf parts like springs and such.
Anyways, I'm in the process of fixing the email snafu on the JanusRazors website. My email address is eric@janusrazors.com.
if you feel like doing a pass around on DFS with your prototype, I'm sure our users here would love it! shoot me a message if you want!
Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito.
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