Weck Gem Pass Around

Pass A Round is temporarily delayed. Dave will attempt to fix the razor (thank you Dave). If that doesn't work I will PROBABLY send another 3D printed razor for pass around.

EndGem DOT 2 medium aggressive

So if you've read and kept up with the 3D printed razor discussions you know that when slantman was getting this made Shapeways made the handle and said they couldn't make the head. Jerry was suck getting the handle and having to order the head from another maker. Whatever the cae apparently there is a stud that you epoxy into the other piece and that has snapped. I'm going to get some epoxy and try to repair this to continue the pass around but it may take me a day or 2 to get the epoxy to the repair. I'll keep all posted here soon as I have an update. Hey, are we having fun yet ?!?!

Dave,

You might want to tap a small hole in the handle part just so you could stick a pin that will go into the head. that way the epoxy has some support when curing. Kind of like when the doctors put a pin in a broken bone to lend support when the bone heals.

Dave,

You might want to tap a small hole in the handle part just so you could stick a pin that will go into the head. that way the epoxy has some support when curing. Kind of like when the doctors put a pin in a broken bone to lend support when the bone heals.

Dave,

You might want to tap a small hole in the handle part just so you could stick a pin that will go into the head. that way the epoxy has some support when curing. Kind of like when the doctors put a pin in a broken bone to lend support when the bone heals.

Roger who created this razor had previously said you don't need the post just cement the handle to the head. I was using the post as it fit into the handle hole perfectly. Other 3D models by Roger just screw into the head without the need of cement. But these models don't work like that. Basically you wind up with a one piece razor.

Dave,

You might want to tap a small hole in the handle part just so you could stick a pin that will go into the head. that way the epoxy has some support when curing. Kind of like when the doctors put a pin in a broken bone to lend support when the bone heals.

Roger who created this razor had previously said you don't need the post just cement the handle to the head. I was using the post as it fit into the handle hole perfectly. Other 3D models by Roger just screw into the head without the need of cement. But these models don't work like that. Basically you wind up with a one piece razor.

So this morning I got the 2 pieces epoxied together. Not perfectly straight but the best I could without having the guide of the post and it should be good enough to be functional. After giving it an hour to set up to not moving I mixed more epoxy and laid a shoulder around it to give more strength to it. I will give it a shot tomorrow morning using it or if you think it would be better to wait till Wednesday I could do that. I used Gorilla 5 minute epoxy which says it is set  in 30 minutes.

Tuesday February 2, 2021
Razor: Weck Gem
Blade: Gem (2)
Brush: Teton Zen Series "Bob Ross"
Soap: Lakewood SOCP (1508.5 Project on Steroids)
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Clubman Citrus Musk
Fragrance: CK One

So I have the WeckGem razor repaired and ready to go for this mornings shave as well as sticking with the SOCP soap. I may covert this 1508.5 into a moderate 3017 and use daily with a few exceptions here and there when needed for my sanity. We actually have doughnut hole break thru this morning.


The razor is easy to get the blade in and positioned. It has blade stops that protect from the corners of the blade. At first it feels light like I'm shaving with a toy but the cutting takes over and you realize it's not a toy but just a light razor (blade holder) At first I was also kinda being careful for fear the head would snap again as it arrived to me but in no time I was just gliding around and it was doing it's think. The epoxy was doing it's job now and the 2 pieces were one. It's easy to find the angle and is comfortable to maintain the angle. The shave is mild for a Gem blade and encouraged you to buff and chase the baby. It was caught with ease and I'm smooth and Velveteen as Jeff Jgreenepa would say. Topped off with the Citrus Musk again and CK One. While shaving and feeling how mild it was, I was thinking maybe I need the 3 dot instead of the 2. No worries there, the 2 did the job with comfort so why mess with a good thing. I'll give this a couple/few more shaves and then get it to the next pass participant. Have a great day Shavers !!!

Great post Dave and now after you are finished testing the Weck it can be passed on as planned. I see the clear epoxy around the handle and head. I did the same think yesterday with my EndGem dot 2 although the epoxy is black but it worked out very well. This morning I shaved with the EndGem and although very loud gave me a great shave.

Again thanks Dave for fixing a razor that needed fixing 

Great post Dave and now after you are finished testing the Weck it can be passed on as planned. I see the clear epoxy around the handle and head. I did the same think yesterday with my EndGem dot 2 although the epoxy is black but it worked out very well. This morning I shaved with the EndGem and although very loud gave me a great shave.

Again thanks Dave for fixing a razor that needed fixing 

No problem Jerry, thanks for being willing to pass it around for others to try. MORE should get in on this !!

Great post Dave and now after you are finished testing the Weck it can be passed on as planned. I see the clear epoxy around the handle and head. I did the same think yesterday with my EndGem dot 2 although the epoxy is black but it worked out very well. This morning I shaved with the EndGem and although very loud gave me a great shave.

Again thanks Dave for fixing a razor that needed fixing 

No problem Jerry, thanks for being willing to pass it around for others to try. MORE should get in on this !!

Open to anyone interested in trying it. Just put yourself on the list. Sorry USA only