Double-Edged Safety Razor Kit

Craft a stunning, functional safety razor that gets used every single day with the Double-Edged Safety Razor Kit. Featuring a chrome-plated head and components for a solid, balanced feel, this kit lets you turn a beautiful wood or acrylic handle that pairs with standard, low-cost double-edge replacement blades. A gift that shaves — literally.

What truly sets this razor kit apart is its redesigned, newly machined hardware with improved threading. The coupler threads in smoothly and locks with a secure fit every time, so the finished razor feels like a premium product — because it is. Turned on a standard 7mm pen mandrel with a single straight tube, this is one of the most approachable project kits you can build on the lathe.

Features

• Chrome-plated head and hardware — polished, corrosion-resistant finish that pairs beautifully with any blank

• Redesigned with newly machined components and improved M5 x 0.8 coupler threading for smooth assembly and a secure fit

• Compatible with standard double-edge razor blades — inexpensive replacements are available at any drug store or online

• Minimal parts, easy assembly — just press-fit the coupler and end cap, thread on the razor holder through the safety bar, and load a blade

• Turned on a 7mm pen mandrel with a single straight tube — uses the same setup as most pen kits you already own

• Easy skill level — a great first project kit for anyone comfortable turning pen blanks

• Finished length ~4.5" with a comfortable, full-grip handle diameter

• Blank showcases end-grain and figure — turned straight or to a custom profile of your choice

Instructions

• Double-Edged Safety Razor Instructions

Tooling Requirements

• Drill Bit: 7mm (wood blanks) — 8mm for acrylic/plastic blanks

• Bushings: PKFPBU — used reversed; see kit instructions

• Mandrel: 7mm Pen Mandrel

• Barrel Trimmer: #PKTRIM7 or squaring jig on disc sander

Mix & Match:

Combine the Double-Edged Safety Razor Kit with any other single pen kits to unlock the highest discount levels!

Kit Includes

• Brass tube (3" lower tube)

• Chrome coupler

• Chrome end cap

• Chrome razor holder

• Chrome safety bar

• Blank not included — see Blank Size in Specifications

• Double-edge blades not included (standard DE blades sold separately)

Specifications

• Style: Safety Razor (Double-Edge)

• Finish: Chrome

• Blank Size: 5/8" x 5/8" x 3-1/16"

• Drill Size: 7mm (wood) / 8mm (acrylic)

• Tube Size: 7mm (PKT7-10, 3" length)

• Coupler Thread: M5 x 0.8

• Finished Length: Approx. 4-5/16" (4.5")

• How Turned: 7mm Pen Mandrel

• Skill Level: Easy

• Blade: Standard double-edge blade (sold separately)

• From Penn State Industries

Why Turners Love This Kit

• It's a razor — a functional, daily-use heirloom that never sits in a drawer

• The straight barrel is a perfect canvas for figured wood, resin, or stabilized blanks

• Minimal parts and press-fit assembly means less frustration and more finishing

• Makes an unforgettable gift for groomsmen, fathers, or any wet-shaving enthusiast