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    Nice job on a very high quality razor. You will love the Joseph Rodgers & Sons shave, they are the best shaving of the Sheffield razors I've tried so far. Most Sheffield razors give the particularly smooth shave when finished on a Coticule, a little tip I picked up a while back from gssixgun.

    That Fredrick Reynolds will be another fine shaver. They can be a bear to hone (I have only had one that wasn't) but once they are honed give an excellent shave and hold their edge for a long time.
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    Stellar Mike! Love the scales...
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    Thanks gents. Andrew, I too was looking forward to this one being completed. Honing it tonight!
    The bellied tang sure looks original to me bouschie, lines were very crisp and the stamp looks like it followed the curve.
    Doughboy, that Reynolds in original ivory is out for honing with Phil in Hamilton as we speak. I restored it but could not get a bevel I liked so sent to a local pro. Neat history on that one. Will post it up when it comes back. Some folks want to see the ivory in black light as well.
    I've kept my finer blades in the drawer until this year so my inexperience wouldn't have me ruining them with enthusiasm.
    Thanks for the feedback Mike. Every time I thought I was 'there' finish wise, I kept going back to some of yours and said, 'no, I can do better, Mike was able to." So thanks for setting the finish bar so high.
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    Awesome Mike! Been admiring your work and love your ability to bring a razor back to a nice, clean, usable condition without destroying the dignity of its age! Well done!

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    Great job. Terrific blade restore and great scale work. I can't wait to hear how it shaves.
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    Really turned out quite nice, Mike! Kudos!
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    Well done, Mike.

    Like the washers. My Rogers is a great shaver.
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    Just finished a two pass cold water test shave. Edge came together quickly, narrow, and tight with only one layer of tape. Coti finish and OMG what a shave. Three days growth in one effortless silent pass. The second was just to check for irritation. None.
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    May have my new favourite British razor!
    Thanks for the feedback gents. Happy shaves and happy end of summer!
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