For my Uncle.

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11-29-2015, 12:59 PM
HARRYWALLY

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For my Uncle.

My Uncle has recently showed interest in learning how to shave with a straight razor. He requested that I get him a razor brush and bowl for Christmas and I agreed I would do that for him. He didn't want anything special just something to get him started. Then my Aunt came along and requested that I do something a little more special for him. He's very much a wood guy like myself and she requested that I use some exotic woods for the projects. OF COURSE!! I said. Lol.

Here's the razor I just got done for him. The blade is a Quimco Razor Works, Solingen Germany. On the back it says Faweyso Made in Germany. I did the scales from Chakte Viga wood, and the wedge is Tagua nut (Vegetable Ivory.) Hand rubbed 3 coats of oil in to give it that soft glow. This wood doesn't need much protection, it's super oily as it is. I hope he has the patience to learn the straight razor and all it's glory. He seems like the kind of guy who would have the persistence it takes.

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Edit, added this before pic, and yes I kept these scales :) They did not belong on this blade.
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11-29-2015, 01:05 PM
Thug

A lovely gift for your uncle. Great scales.

Are you going to turn him a brush handle?
11-29-2015, 01:08 PM
HARRYWALLY

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Originally Posted by Thug

A lovely gift for your uncle. Great scales.

Are you going to turn him a brush handle?

Yes. I have it all glued up ready to go. African blackwood and Box Elder burl. Going to do a Simpson M7 style handle. Also, my aunt wants me to do a wood shaving bowl as well.
11-29-2015, 01:12 PM
Thug

Very nice. You have to post it once complete.

I hope he appreciates the effort his nephew went through!
11-29-2015, 01:13 PM
MikeB52

Nice thin skins Andrew!
Uncle's goin to love the set I reckon.
If he doesn't take to the wet shave ways, the hand restored component of the gift will keep it a treasured piece I am sure.
Looking forward to seeing the brush completed s well.
Great job, as usual mate..
:tu
11-29-2015, 01:17 PM
HARRYWALLY

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I hope he appreciates the effort his nephew went through!

I made him a Mortar and Pestel out of Walnut a long time ago, and he loved it. He will love this.

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11-29-2015, 01:19 PM
HARRYWALLY

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Originally Posted by MikeB52

Nice thin skins Andrew!
Uncle's goin to love the set I reckon.
If he doesn't take to the wet shave ways, the hand restored component of the gift will keep it a treasured piece I am sure.
Looking forward to seeing the brush completed s well.
Great job, as usual mate..
:tu

Thanks Mike.
If he can't master the Straight, maybe a nice DE would be in order. Surely he's already used one of those in the past.
11-29-2015, 01:28 PM
Razorfeld

Darn it to all get out Andrew, I would have thought those adoption papers to make me your eldest child would have gone through by now. I'm a petulant child and I don't want to miss my new daddy's first Christmas with me.

BTW, great work, couldn't be anything less.
11-29-2015, 01:31 PM
HARRYWALLY

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Originally Posted by Razorfeld

Darn it to all get out Andrew, I would have thought those adoption papers to make me your eldest child would have gone through by now. I'm a petulant child and I don't want to miss my new daddy's first Christmas with me.

BTW, great work, couldn't be anything less.

Haaa! I always wanted a boy Richard!
and thank you sir.

:chapeau
11-29-2015, 01:33 PM
rolodave

This is what good nephews do.
11-29-2015, 02:00 PM
MJC

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Originally Posted by rolodave

This is what good nephews do.

And here I thought I had great nephews....

The restore is perfect and those scales are amazing.
Instant heirloom.
11-29-2015, 02:00 PM
Mcbladescar

Looks great so far Andrew
I can't wait to see the brush :)
11-29-2015, 02:07 PM
HARRYWALLY

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Originally Posted by MJC

And here I thought I had great nephews....

The restore is perfect and those scales are amazing.
Instant heirloom.

Thank you, I don't know about perfect though. I get a bad case of LayZness when sanding blades. This is better than I usually do though.
11-29-2015, 02:09 PM
HARRYWALLY

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Originally Posted by Mcbladescar

Looks great so far Andrew
I can't wait to see the brush :)

I actually started on a brush for him Mike, and stopped because it wasn't.... well, good enough in my books. I was in the process of finishing it and decided it was just kinda blah....

The blackwood and box elder should be a bit more eye catching.

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11-29-2015, 09:41 PM
karlej

Nice clean looking set of scales. Your uncle will have a Merry Christmas. The old scales look like they belong on a Sheffield. Maybe Santa will bring you something that goes with them.
11-29-2015, 10:14 PM
HARRYWALLY

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Originally Posted by karlej

Nice clean looking set of scales. Your uncle will have a Merry Christmas. The old scales look like they belong on a Sheffield. Maybe Santa will bring you something that goes with them.

My suspicion too. They were too big and shaped like many other Sheffield scales. I think I have something that would go well in them.