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Sep 11, 2026 9:35 AM UTC
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Something for the Weekend - Part 267 - A close shave!

Thanks to everyone who submitted an image to our previous ‘Move Closer’ challenge. 

This week we start with a straight razor, a popular shaving tool until the safety razor came out although some still use the straight razor today. What will you make from this object? Will you incorporate it in a scene or make something completely new from it? Please add a few words with your image describing how you went about it, it may help others and it is always good to see alternative approaches. 

The “rules”:

  • Use the starter image as at least part of your own image entry.
  • Anything goes, as long as it meets the forum rules on decency, copyright, etc.
  • Anyone, and everyone, is welcome to have a go, whether you are a complete beginner or a Photoshop expert. This is not just for our forum “regulars”.
  • The challenge is not limited to Photoshop. Any Adobe software can be used. 
  • There are no prizes apart from the chance to practice, show off your skills, or bring a bit of humor and fun. Don't be shy, join in and have a go!
  • The starter image is made available for you to use in this forum challenge only.

To download the starter image, click it, then, when the image opens in its own window, right-click and choose “Save Image As/Save Target As” (or similar, depending on your browser).

When posting back your image, please use the reply button in this first post and use the 'Insert Photos' icon at the bottom of the reply box. If posting a comment on someone else’s entry, then please use the reply button next to their image post.

 

Have fun!

 

Dave.

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    Trevor.Dennis
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    Sep 13, 2026 3:57 AM UTC

    Maisie actually had a haircut yesterday, but not quite as close as this.

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    davescm
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    Sep 13, 2026 8:45 PM UTC

    Haha. You both now have the regulation haircut. I like it, Trevor.
    Dave

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    N8.
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    Sep 14, 2026 4:07 PM UTC

    Rabe love the name tag. Maybe Mr. T could have worked. Do we get 3 wishes after rubbing the glowing globe?

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    jane-e
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    Sep 12, 2026 8:54 PM UTC

     

    ​@davescm wrote: “A Close Shave”

     

    Wallace, from the 1995 British film:

    Jane

     

     

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    PaintedKitty
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    Sep 13, 2026 4:34 AM UTC

    A perfect win! A perfect fit. 😊

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    Jacob Bugge
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    Sep 12, 2026 4:04 PM UTC

     

     

    Click to get closer, Click again to get closer still

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    jane-e
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    Sep 12, 2026 4:08 PM UTC

    Why is the water bloody?

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    Sep 12, 2026 5:49 PM UTC

    Cherry juice?

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    Community Expert
    Sep 12, 2026 3:19 PM UTC
    It Pumpkin Carving time!!

     

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    davescm
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    Sep 12, 2026 7:05 PM UTC

    A timely reminder that Halloween is on its way, Nick. 😊
    Dave

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    Christelle RD
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    Sep 12, 2026 1:14 PM UTC

    The logo on the razor is so cute 😊
    Of course, I used Illustrator first before creating the artwork in Photoshop.

     

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    davescm
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    Sep 12, 2026 7:04 PM UTC

    I like it Christelle. I got the symbol from the ‘alphas’ in Adobe Substance Painter, when I was adding texture to the 3D model (which I made in Blender). The wood texture was a material I made Substance Designer a while back which seamlessly wraps around a 3D object.

    Dave

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    Christelle RD
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    Sep 12, 2026 7:25 PM UTC

    Thank you Dave! Substance & Blender definitely incredible tools, what you did looks like a razor photo. Wow! Substance & Blender are still a mystery for me 😔 …
    That symbol is so interesting, so cool.

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    Sep 12, 2026 9:57 AM UTC

    Another great challenge! Thank you so much, Dave, for all your hard work and your seemingly endless ideas 😊

    This one looks very reflecting to me…

    Nils

     

     

    PS. however the server does not want to upload the image today… 

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    davescm
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    Sep 12, 2026 7:01 PM UTC

    ​@Nils M. Barner  Thanks Nils. I had trouble uploading the image this week using the embed image widget.. It was originally in portrait format and it looked like it had loaded, but it would not display. When I rotated it to make it landscape it displayed no problem. Maybe try that, if your format is portrait?

    Dave

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    Sep 14, 2026 12:19 PM UTC

    ​@davescm Hi Dave,

    this is ridiculous: I tried different browsers, file formats… at the end it was the landscape format… as you mentioned portrait works perfectly… shall I take it personal as it clearly worked for others in landscape as well? 🤔🤷🏼

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    GeekyGirlRex7295714
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    Sep 11, 2026 10:34 PM UTC

     

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    Sep 12, 2026 6:58 PM UTC

    A great poster idea, ​@GeekyGirlRex7295714  I’ve had many days like that 😀
    Dave

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    daniellei4510
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    Sep 11, 2026 4:10 PM UTC

    It would make a great boomerang. Just be careful catching it on the rebound.

     

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    Sep 12, 2026 6:57 PM UTC

    Great idea ​@daniellei4510  Of course he will have to be very careful catching it! 😮
    Dave

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    Sep 11, 2026 11:44 AM UTC

     

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    davescm
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    Sep 11, 2026 1:05 PM UTC

    I wouldn’t like my fingers in the middle of that, Christophe! I like that loop effect, it’s clever.
    Dave

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    Derek Cross
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    Sep 11, 2026 11:23 AM UTC

    My try.

     

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    davescm
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    Sep 11, 2026 1:04 PM UTC

    First in with a gory image, Derek. 😀Thanks for getting us started this weekend.
    Dave

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