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12-14-2015, 12:52 PM #1Member
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Dyson Warranted
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Some time ago I asked here for help with the identification of a very old and rare straight razor.
Quite mysterious, searching the Web I could not find any razor nor manufacturer of that name.
It's only thanks to Voidmonster – THANKS AGAIN, the razor could be identified as a work of John Dyson,
who lived and worked in Sheffield around 1800's.
DYSON WARRANTED – the shape of the blade, scales and the stubtail – all that make this hypothesis quite likely.
As the original scales were completely rotten and cracked, I decided to make new ones of semi-transparent brown horn,
trying to preserve their original shape with old iron washers and an ivory wedge.
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12-14-2015, 01:16 PM #2Senior Member
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Fantastic job! With scales that bad you have no choice but you did an outstanding job on the replacements. The original shape was an decision and using the inlays was the final finishing touch!
Display it proudly!!
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12-14-2015, 01:45 PM #3Senior Member
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An outstanding job! Well done.
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12-14-2015, 01:47 PM #4Senior Member
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I have to say you did a fine job on the scales. Is the inlay the same material as original and what is it?
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12-14-2015, 02:22 PM #5Senior Member
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What!!???!!! What an amazing job! I really enjoy seeing razors restored in a traditional look. Especially older razors. I think this is perfect.
What a curse be a dull razor; what a prideful comfort a sharp one
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12-14-2015, 04:49 PM #6Member
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WOW, wonderful work.
What a great save.
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12-15-2015, 09:23 PM #7Member
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Thank you. The inlays have been made of stainless steel.
Originally Posted by AlanQ
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12-15-2015, 09:35 PM #8Member
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Incredible! Love the scales!
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12-15-2015, 10:57 PM #9Razor Vulture
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Quite
lovely! Exquisite work!
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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12-15-2015, 11:38 PM #10Senior Member
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BZ! For those not in the know Bravo Zulu are Navy signal flags meaning Well Done!
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