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    Here is the second FWE I did for this client. Earlier I posted his first which was a straight up resto. Polished out the scales ( faux Ivory) duplicated the texture on the blade, blued the shaft as the original was done.

    Then I did a mimic piece for myself which was posted here as well using a Fraternity with custom acrylic in orange. I used this color as I had seen an original FWE with translucent orange scales. I liked it and so did my client.


    It was a no brainer to do one in the same style as the FWE I had seen as the scales on this one were cracked.
    So off came the bolsters. I poured a translucent orangeish acrylic and built some scales.
    This blade was in a bit better condition than his first but here too after cleaning it up duplicated the factory look from the blade textures to the blued shaft and tang.
    I made small SS washers to match the originals and used NiAg pins.
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    His two razors and the first I restored in finished condition. The razor posted here is the slightly larger of the two.
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    Engels are always good.


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    OOOPS! Pass the styptic please.

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    Wow Jerry, that is one pretty razor. I love the bolsters and I like the bullseye style washer on the pivot end. I usually put larger washers on the wedge end and smaller on the pivot but for some reason this has a certain balance to it that I really like. I'll have to keep that in mind for future blades if you don't mind me stealing this look.

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    Mark

    I accidently posted this Keen Edge. I thought it was my Engels Hansel and Gretel. I goofed. I'm on my third scotch rocks. Naughty. By the way, it's a great shaver too.
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    OOOPS! Pass the styptic please.

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    Oh Jerry it doesn't matter. It's a beautiful blade regardless.
    Scotch you say? Hey, me too. right now after my day I'm on my 3rd.. or is it,,, oh I lost count. Cheers.
    And another thing. Your Wackers inspired me.
    I just bought the Wacker Antik #3 of 35. Wow,, what a razor. I'm buying a couple more.
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    Here is my recent indulgence as a post Holiday treat for myself. Yeah, like I need more?

    Why,,, yes I do!

    pretty isn't it? Except now I found out there are others. Oh please stop me if you dare. Don't you dare because this thing ( after giving it a decent edge) shaves like there is no tomorrow. I'd forsake all others if this was my only choice.
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    Mark my friend!!!

    I am at a loss of words! What I'm seeing is not only beautiful but inspiring!!

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    Your loss of words said a mouthful!
    Thank you.

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    Wackers have a particularly interesting gold decoration. Very nice.......
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