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08-16-2016, 12:34 AM #1Senior Member
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Hargreaves, Smith & Co. Imperial Razor restoration
Just got this Hargreaves, Smith & Co. put together, shave tested and feeling good!
Horn scales, brass collars, brass wedge, nickel silver pins. The scales were shaped and polished by hand. The blade was hand sanded and the finish was also produced by hand (several attempts needed there). The collars are homemade from brass tube hammered in a jig. The first shave was terrific, two passes close and smooth. Thanks for looking!
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08-16-2016, 12:42 AM #2Senior Member
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Your choice of finish is perfect., love the brass wedge too. This razor should find its way to the font if your rotation. Tc
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08-16-2016, 01:00 AM #3Senior Member
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Wow that sucker is beautiful, very nice work! The brass wedge looks great with the blonde horn!
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08-16-2016, 01:06 AM #4Senior Member
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Nice outcome. I really like the finish you put on the blade.
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08-16-2016, 01:31 AM #5Razor Vulture
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Man! You got it going on! Super-authentic striations and all.
I always adore seeing things I cannot do. Gives us all hope!
Most excellent work!
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08-16-2016, 01:44 AM #6Senior Member
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To see an old piece of Sheffield steel given a new life,,, is a beautiful thing.
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08-16-2016, 04:30 AM #7Senior Member
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That could not have been done better. Stellar work.
Bob
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08-16-2016, 04:45 AM #8Senior Member
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Beautiful work. How do you drill the honey horn without splitting it if you don't mind me asking?
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08-16-2016, 10:20 AM #9Senior Member
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Thanks! I drill the horn with a pin vise, slowly.
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08-16-2016, 12:14 PM #10Senior Member
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That razor looks great - incredible job!
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