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  1. 01-19-2011, 09:19 PM #1
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    Default Yet another eBay 101...

    I just saw this razor as part of a lot on eBay.

    I thought it might be useful to a newbie looking to buy razors: Upon close inspection you'll notice that the blade is short relative to the scales, indicating that this is probably a cut-down. The barber notch seems a bit low on the blade and is shallow vs. typical barber notches as well.
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    A keen eye will pick up on some shoulder rust as well. And without pictures of the opposite side of the razor, it's hard to know whether it will close centered and if the bevel wear is even on both sides
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    Ahhh, the elusive uni-brow shaver. Scales look to be in decent shape.
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    Being new to straights, I would probably have gone for something like this but the non matching pins suggest to me that this has been modified at some point?

    Would I be correct in my assumption or is there some thing else I am missing?


    Still a good looking razor though.
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    It's called a dimple razor..it's for the men with the Superman type chin so that they can shave in that dimple quickly and easily
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    Hello, HNSB:

    Your sense of humor is delightful and your description of the razor gave me a good chuckle. Thank you.

    I dare say, some people have the audacity to try hustle anything on eBay: singing rabbits, dancing raccoons and almost-straight razors.

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    I cannot quite make out the tang stamp but it may be a Bresnick Napoleon .......
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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
    I cannot quite make out the tang stamp but it may be a Bresnick Napoleon .......
    Don't lie to us Jimmy, we know better, you know exactly how valuable that rarity is and you are more than likely increasing your bid as we speak!
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    Quote Originally Posted by HNSB View Post
    I just saw this razor as part of a lot on eBay.

    I thought it might be useful to a newbie looking to buy razors: Upon close inspection you'll notice that the blade is short relative to the scales, indicating that this is probably a cut-down. The barber notch seems a bit low on the blade and is shallow vs. typical barber notches as well.
    Please tell me these are your words not the ebay sellers lmao...
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    It'll buff out.
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