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  1. 03-29-2014, 09:26 PM #1
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    Default Early John Barber restore

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    Let me show you, gentlemen, the newest toy in my collection.

    Early John Barber, must be some 200 years old.

    Width: 5/8, wedge type. Original horn scales and lead spacer.

    Freshly restored, still needs to be honed.


    A strange feeling when you think a soldier of Duke of Wellington
    could have shaved with it on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo



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  3. 03-30-2014, 01:26 AM #2
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    Now that's impressive. Please tell me that you shave with it.
    Than ≠ Then
    Shave like a BOSS
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    Nice thanks for sharing.
    What a curse be a dull razor; what a prideful comfort a sharp one
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    Totally in tune with what you wrote regarding it's period during the Battle of Waterloo...that is one of the most fascinating aspects I find shaving with these razors.

    Thanks, fantastic job and elegantly put as to historical context.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hart View Post
    Now that's impressive. Please tell me that you shave with it.
    I hope so as well! Something very special to shave with a razor thats 200 years old!
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    Awesome restore
    I have a couple of stub tails I'm debating weather to restore or leave as is this makes me want to make them like new also
    Job well done
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    to shave another day.
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    Very nice! I would have hesitated in removing the patina but can see this one was totally worth it I give it two thumbs up!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hart View Post
    Now that's impressive. Please tell me that you shave with it.

    I surely will. Must find a while to hone it.
    Hope it will be a wonderful shaver.
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    Very nicely done, enjoy.

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    Beautiful.....
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