J.R. Torrey 6/8 Restore:

**Wolfpack34** · 11-04-2013, 08:34 PM

Here's a fine example of an American made J.R. Torrey that I just finished. A real nice shaver...easy to hone and well balanced in the hand:

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**Laurens** · 11-04-2013, 08:46 PM

That looks like it's brand new! Very nice job, enjoy the shaves

**Leatherstockiings** · 11-04-2013, 08:56 PM

Stunning Torrey you have there!

**JaberCrow** · 11-04-2013, 09:03 PM

Very nice, I have a Torrey and it's my favorite shaver.
Made in Worscester, MASS. YEAH SOX!

**Martin103** · 11-04-2013, 11:35 PM

Very nice restoration blade is superb, the scales are very interesting. Great Job!

**Wolfpack34** · 11-04-2013, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by Martin103

Very nice restoration blade is superb, the scales are very interesting. Great Job!

Thanks Martin! I figured you would 'catch me out on the scales'...LOL! I have a real nice set of Torrey Scales that I restored (they look like a finger bone in faux ivory)... BUT...I really liked the look and feel of these scales on this particular razor, and at least they are somewhat 'period correct'. Probably from a little earlier on in the 20th century actually...

These scales are actually from a trashed 'Tower Brand' razor by J.S. Holler. The blade was no good but I was able to do a real nice restore on the scales.

I think they really 'fit' this Torrey well!

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**Wolfpack34** · 11-05-2013, 01:53 AM

Martin-Here's a close up of the 'Tower' depicted on the scales:

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**nipper** · 11-05-2013, 02:01 AM

Great looking razor. A real pleasure on the eyes!

**pfries** · 11-05-2013, 05:05 AM

They both look really good, I was going to ask if the scales were original to the Torrey.
I think your spot on with them, they look at home on the Torrey.

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