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  1. 07-17-2008, 12:46 AM #1
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    Default Joseph Rodgers and Sons 6/8 razor as new

    Joseph Rodgers and Sons 6/8 razor.This razor started out as a wedge,and was reground to a heavy hollow by the factory(probably in 1870/90)It has the style and type of scales you find on the F.Reynolds concave ground razors from 1860/90.The scales are in excellent condition,and the blade is also in excellent condition,and retains the factory grind marks.The spine is worked from mid blade to the tip. The cutting edge is long 3.125.,and the blade is thick .290 It has jimps top and bottom,and a thumb rest. I did a light polish on the blade ,and honed,.It is as new,and gives excellent shaves.I am going to make another set of scales for it for regular use,and put it up for sale ,with both sets of scales

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  2. 07-17-2008, 12:51 AM #2
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    Gary -
    That is so beautiful! Another winner!!!
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  3. 07-17-2008, 12:57 AM #3
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    Beautiful razor, Gary. How does it shave?

    Are those real tortoise shell scales?
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  4. 07-17-2008, 01:17 AM #4
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    It is a great shaver.That would really be something if the scales were the real thing,but no such luck,the scales are celluloid,and as such are fake.Best regards Gary

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    Beautiful razor, Gary. How does it shave?

    Are those real tortoise shell scales?
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  5. 07-17-2008, 01:36 AM #5
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    I have a razor exactly like this one that is still a wedge. Mine has what appears to be horn scales that are in pretty bad condition and probably are beyond saving. Seeing this one convinces me that I need to send to you for restore and new scales soon as I can afford it. Thanks for sharing these with us.
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  6. 07-17-2008, 01:52 AM #6
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    Beautiful razor Gary.... I am becoming REALLY jealous at you for all these blades you are showing off... It would make me even madder if you stopped showing them thou..
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  7. 07-17-2008, 06:40 PM #7
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    This one is really nice! I like it... I really like your work.
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