What did i get?

I took another stab at a cheap auction and won. grand total of $8. Just wondering what anyone thinks about it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=110059231932


thanks
B

Tough to tell from the picture. There's some artifacts on the edge that bother me but I can't really tell from the photo. The scales could possibly be ivory, they look thin like ivory scales, but they're in pretty bad shape. For $8 it's unlikely you got ripped off, though. If nothing else it'll make a good practice razor.

It's hard to tell from the pic, but you can't really go wrong for that price. It looks like a wedge and steel from Sheffield is great. So, if the edge is not boogered up when it arrives, you got a dandy.

A guy here with the initials... Gary Holder... would love to put some nice scales on it for you. :D

I think you got a good deal. It looks pretty clean from what I can tell from the picture and I like the Sheffield steel.

Clean it up, hone it and see how she shaves! If you're a total newbie, this is a great learning razor.

heh, well! i won another auction, $2!! for three razors. Im just hoping that the wade and butcher is in decent condition, if it is the auction was worth it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...2390&rd=1&rd=1

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Originally Posted by urleebird

It's hard to tell from the pic, but you can't really go wrong for that price. It looks like a wedge and steel from Sheffield is great. So, if the edge is not boogered up when it arrives, you got a dandy.

A guy here with the initials... Gary Holder... would love to put some nice scales on it for you. :D

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Thank you Bill, checks in the post.:roflmao

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Originally Posted by graphix

heh, well! i won another auction, $2!! for three razors. Im just hoping that the wade and butcher is in decent condition, if it is the auction was worth it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...2390&rd=1&rd=1

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You didn't do quite as well on this one. The first thing I noticed on the last razor is that it really looks to be short bladed. You may get it to work, but you will grow weary of it in a short order.

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Originally Posted by urleebird

You didn't do quite as well on this one. The first thing I noticed on the last razor is that it really looks to be short bladed. You may get it to work, but you will grow weary of it in a short order.

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Bill,

Can you tell why grow weary?

I am asking because I have an 8/8 Barber's use with cracks and was thinking of cutting 1/2 inch from the tip so that I can use it. I just love the shape and all and don't have the heart to throw it away... plus it cost me $20 :roflmao

Thanks
Ivo

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Originally Posted by izlat

Bill,

Can you tell why grow weary?

I am asking because I have an 8/8 Barber's use with cracks and was thinking of cutting 1/2 inch from the tip so that I can use it. I just love the shape and all and don't have the heart to throw it away... plus it cost me $20 :roflmao

Thanks
Ivo

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Mostly, it's because the cutting edge is much shorter which translates into more passes to cover the same area. You can still get them just as sharp, and they can make a good travel razor. But, it requires much more patience to use a 1 3/4 inch cutting edge or less than 2 1/2 inches or more.

On the other hand, if you have a partial beard, fu, or half a face full of hair that you always trim around, it may just be the ticket.

oh well... good practice at least.