Sum Herders...

**sharptonn** · 01-01-2018, 12:40 AM

A long-running project which changed directions a few times.
Over the years, a pair of F&B Sterling scales, identical with exception of different monograms on opposite sides.
From what I can tell, one has 'RFD' which I have determined will be called 'Really Fine Day'!
The other has a fancy capital 'L' which has led me to refer to it as simply 'Laverne'!

The blades were acquired many years apart. Both are F Herder 7/8 #25's.
One of the most attractive blades ever made, IMO.
They are literally NOS from leftover Herder stock, bought-out and sold-off back in the day after the company's demise.
As-new without ever being scaled.

The box is of quarter-sawn oak which originally housed a pair of Mappin and Webb razors.
The missing cartouche on top was replaced with mother of pearl from a broken scale and the inner top padded-up with new red fabric to hold these thin razors snugly. Minwax dark poly stain was applied twice. Nice, sturdy box.

Both were finished a while ago, but with the holidays and other goings-on, I decided to save them for New Years.
A bit over the top, I reckon. I suppose that is what I dig about them.
Thanks for looking!

Happy New Year!

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**xiaotuzi** · 01-01-2018, 01:11 AM

An absolutely stunning set, Tom!

I'm speechless and probably drooling but I can't take my eyes off the razors to check. Excellent job on what sounds like a long awaited project. Happy New Year!

**JSmith1983** · 01-01-2018, 01:12 AM

Very nice. French point and shoulderless grind. Everything I am partial to in a razor.

**MikeB52** · 01-01-2018, 01:28 AM

Never seen intact herders before. Just a few broken ones from ole MikeT.
Frikkin gorgeous Tom. Scales, blades, box, all..
Well done.

**RezDog** · 01-01-2018, 02:00 AM

Pretty sweet set Mr. Tom.

**nipper** · 01-01-2018, 02:03 AM

Superb set!! I have a few Herders but they look nothing like that. There must be something in your water that helps you turn out masterpieces like those time after time. What a pleasure to look at.

**outback** · 01-01-2018, 02:21 AM

Holy Crap.!!!

Those are just sweet, Tom. All of it.!

**Gasman** · 01-01-2018, 02:27 AM

Love those blades Tom. The scales are a little over the top but thats what is nice about razors. Nothing wrong with it. I think I've seen silverware with that same pattern.
Beautiful job my friend!

**outback** · 01-01-2018, 02:49 AM

Found this one in the wilds, here in Ohio. 200+ yrs of history hidden, and rotting away on a antique store, shelf.
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For $19.00, and my time and effort into restoring , it will be back into service on the morning of 1/1/18
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Some of the progress of the restoration can be seen in the workshop thread. "what are you working on"

Thanks for looking.

**outback** · 01-01-2018, 03:09 AM

Found this one in the wilds, here in Ohio. 200+ yrs of history hidden, and rotting away on a antique store, shelf.
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For $19.00, and my time and effort into restoring , it will be back into service on the morning of 1/1/18
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Some of the progress of the restoration can be seen in the workshop thread. "what are you working on"

Thanks for looking.

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