Antelope Diamond Steel

I have been looking for one of these almost since I have started shaving with a straight. I find that I am partial to shoulderless grinds and french points and this one has both. Every time I found one is was more than I was willing to pay and if it was in my price range is was heavily used so when I seen this one I had to get it. Unfortunately I have found that I don't like alot of thumb notches especially when they make the tang really narrow and seem to make stropping awkward for me. I didn't think about this one since I have wanted one for quite awhile and acted first and questioned later. I'm hoping I will grow to like this one. Anyway it is a just under 5/8 Antelope Diamond Steel with ebony scales and cerrobend wedge. It didn't really need new scales, but I wanted to dress it up with something different than the original ones. I reused some washers from another razor that I saved. I think this is the fastest that I rescaled a razor so far since I was too excited to finally find one and didn't want to wait. There are some scratches and small spots, but I didn't want to do much to this razor since I was planning on putting it in my rotation. I am really hoping I grow to like the thumb notch on this one.

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Looks like a real nice shaver. You'll get used to working around the thumb notch I am sure. There is always a way around obstacles .

Very nice indeed, really like the shape of the blade.

Yeah, that's a beaut of a blade. Be sure to let us know how she does.

THAT is a REALLY nice razor !!!!

I have always loved the edge on the Antelope but I haven't ever found one in great condition, you scored a sweet one :tu

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They do make great shavers

Tim

I too, like that blade design and French tip.

The scales came out nice and look good on that razor.

Nice work, enjoy.