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    Of all the razors, I own, a Robison Suredge has eluded me. Nice blades are hard to find and the enduring reputation had me outbid constantly. I did snag some Suredge scales a few years back, in rough shape. Finally I found an affordable blade which, while not perfect, was not too bad and had an unusual grind.

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    Everything was rusty, scratched, pitted, and well, you know!

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    I did not do much to the front of the blade as it has a neat (light) etch of "New Science Concave and two hands pointing fingers down at the double-grind!

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    The scales needed lots of sanding/micromesh and I repainted the orange with a Sharpie oil based, filled in the reliefs with silver sharpie afterwards using a 'paint and rub technique. TONS of work on them

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    Did my best on the blade and blued the tang/spine, filled the stamps with my oil-based enamel Sharpie and pinned it with vintage silver stacked collars. It honed up very nicely and shaves SUPER!
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    I like the way it turned out. Was a fun project!
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
    I rest my case.

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    Nice save on that one.

    Outstanding as usual.

    How does it shave?
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    That is an awesome razor. Congrats!
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    It probably shaves better than a Filly

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    Stellar job on the razor. I especially like how the red-orange lettering contacts with the blued tang.
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    Awesome simply awesome work

    Personally that particular grind is one that I chase every time I see one
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wullie View Post
    Nice save on that one.

    Outstanding as usual.

    How does it shave?
    Thanks, Wullie! Shaves a treat!
    Quote Originally Posted by rolodave View Post
    That is an awesome razor. Congrats!
    I appreciate that, Dave!
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    It probably shaves better than a Filly
    Well, to be honest, Steve, a Filly 14 moved out of my rotation to make room for it!
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    Stellar job on the razor. I especially like how the red-orange lettering contacts with the blued tang.
    Thanks! I thought same! It looks lots better than my cruddy pics!

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    Awesome simply awesome work

    Personally that particular grind is one that I chase every time I see one
    Thanks, Glen. I agree on the grind. I have a Cattaraugus with the same grind. For some reason, they shave differently than anything else. In a good way . I think George Korn Patent ?
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    Beautiful job, and I don't recall ever seeing that grind before. I've got one Robeson. It is one of those "The Razor That Fits Your Face." Was in good shape and honed up to be a great shaver. Robeson was also connected with the Case family, by marriage or some such IIRC. They also made some very collectible pocket knives.

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    It's the details that put that one way ahead. Apparently Glen has been the one pushing them out of your reach.
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    Well done Robeson resurrection indeed !
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