Obie in Wisconsin gets OCD

Yeah, he's happy. Obie is the proud new papa of an OCD 8/8's full hollow 3 pin razor. She has a Spanish point, jimps top, bottom and tail, and sports a satin finish.

Scales are stabilized redwood burl bonded to walnut for strength. This wood has a deep holographic effect...really nice. Hardware is ss screws and barrel nuts. The wedge is a contrasting polished brass.

I honed this puppy with my new Japanese natural Okudo Asagi finishing hone. She's laser sharp. (I'm even learning to hone a little better)

As always, thanks for looking
Bob @ OCD Razors

WoooHooo! Nice work, Bob! May you enjoy this for a looong time, Obie! :tu

Obie, it speaks ancient Assyrian to me in it boldness and bulk. A mighty Emperor would have been pleased to have wielded such a razor.

Very nice indeed, great work Bob. Obie, I hope you enjoy it for years to come.

Absolutely gorgeous

Bob,

My razor makes an entrance with assured swagger framed by inner strength, an attitude that says my majesty is real and I don't have to put on airs about it. Yes, the razor is worthy of my idle, the intellectual warrior king Ashurbanipal of ancient Assyria. I am pleased. I am ecstatic. Thank you, Bob Allman, for you are the master. And thank you, gentlemen, for the kind words.

Nice, very nice indeed as Bob Allman's razors always are. And Obie may you have many sweet shaves with this OCD original.

Very nice! Congrats Obie. I need to send Mr. Allman a PM..

That is one of the prettiest razors I have ever seen. Enjoy, Obie!

Gentlemen,
I had not realized what an artist and craftsman Bob Allman was. Yes, of course, he is highly respected among straight razor masters here. But Bob's work seems magical, as I discover. Good show. And on top of everything, he is a gentleman.

Now this is a disorder I wouldn't mind having
A very nice piece you have there Obie
Very clean outstanding work Bob

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Originally Posted by tiddle

Absolutely gorgeous

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Beautiful blade!

Cheers.

Gentlemen,

This morning the Bob Allman custom razor had its premiere in my humble shave den — and it was a fantastic hit. What a delicious razor. The blade is a 7/8 in Spanish point; the scales are wood, a couple different types, I think — Bob explained it to be, but I am having a senior moment and forget.

What is remarkable about this razor is its balance in my hands: Perfect. The razor tucks in my hands, left and right, as if designed for me — oh, Bob did design and make the razor for me, didn't he? It is not a very heavy razor, which is a blessing for my arthritic hands.

The blade is also the perfect size for me: a 7/8. I am slowly shuffling away from the 8/8 blade, as I find it too big and bulky for my small hands and Hollywood face. My Max Sprecher 8/8 is an exception. I don't know what Max did to it, but that blade is another perfect one for me, for both hands, and I love the remarkable shave — pure silk.

The edge on my Bob Allman custom is celestial: it's like an angel's wings slicing through soft clouds. Good show, Bob. Thank you for producing a work of art for moi.

Just fantastic work Bob. She's a beauty & the scales really set it off!!! I hope Obie enjoys that razor for the rest of his life.

engine46, my friend, this razor is a keeper. I love everything about it.

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engine46, my friend, this razor is a keeper. I love everything about it.

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That's great! Perhaps it will be a part of your rotation.

Bob, impressive build! Not to take away from a magnificent blade, but those scales make me want to find some side jobs in order to afford. Hat is off to ya bud.
Obie, may it brighten your day and bring happiness to ya each n every time you use it.
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Originally Posted by engine46

That's great! Perhaps it will be a part of your rotation.

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It already is, and it will be coming up in about three weeks, if not sooner. Yes, it's a sweet razor.

What a beutiful razor