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Thread: Classic American Steel: 15/16 Torrey 'Big Boy'!

  1. 10-16-2015, 07:21 PM #1
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    Default Classic American Steel: 15/16 Torrey 'Big Boy'!

    A real Beauty...just finished restoring this classic 15/16 'J.R. Torrey, Worcester, Mass.' razor. I really like this razor...what a great shaver! Reminds me a lot of many of the '14's' out there. Crocus finished blade with original restored scales, and domed stainless steel collars. I really think the stainless steel collars add the right effect.

    This one's a keeper for sure and for certain...don't often find these Big Torrey's out there in the wild anymore, and this one certainly qualifies as 'Big': very heavy in the hand with a spine width of 9/32.


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    Dang!
    That's a sharp looking razor; looks like a totally different razor. Your skill continues to amaze me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings View Post
    Dang!
    That's a sharp looking razor; looks like a totally different razor. Your skill continues to amaze me.
    Thank you much John! I'm always glad to see your posts...
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    Masterfully done sir.
    I always look forward to seeing your restores, thank you for saving another razor.
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    Having a couple of your razors, that beautiful smokin' hot razor makes me want to run downstairs and shave something....where's the cat!!!

    Awesome work again Mike, simply doesn't get any better than a nice big old blade like that brought back to life!
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    Quote Originally Posted by markbignosekelly View Post
    Masterfully done sir.
    I always look forward to seeing your restores, thank you for saving another razor.
    Thank you Mark...I always am envious of some of the pics you show of your collection as well! I appreciate the kind words...

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    Having a couple of your razors, that beautiful smokin' hot razor makes me want to run downstairs and shave something....where's the cat!!!

    Awesome work again Mike, simply doesn't get any better than a nice big old blade like that brought back to life!
    Thanks Andrew! I always love your comments ... .... But how the heck did you know about how I test my newly honed blades????

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    Congratulations, excellent work!
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    Quote Originally Posted by gregg71 View Post
    Congratulations, excellent work!
    Thank you Gregg!
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    Terrific work! You are right that the domed pins really add to the scales, but the blade itself is amazing too. I have never come across a Torrey that big before, nice find.
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