Scalloped 7/8 IXL in Bolivian Rosewood

Here's one I finished today.

The last 7/8 Wostie I did had fancy scales. While nice, they seemed a little too fancy for the blade (kind of distracting, to me at least).

This one I wanted to do something simple for the scales, as to compliment the blade rather than distract from it. I went with bolivian rosewood and acrylic for the wedge, with #1 and #0 washers. Now that it's done though I can't take my eyes off of the scales :gaah:

Any comments or criticisms are appreciated.

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/5170/brwwostna4.jpg

I really need to get better at taking pictures. :o

Very nice.. has a 'distinguished' kinda look to it. The blue spacer sets it off as well.

I did two razors with honduran rosewood last month and I was really pleased with the wood. It was strong, easy to work and the natural grain really comes to life under a coat of epoxy.

Beautiful looking work. And yes, great choice on the spacer..

Gorgeous! I think you executed your idea and design quite well.

By the way, I'd be willing to put up some photos of the razor for you. All you have to do is send to me for several weeks. You know, so I can capture your craftmanship properly. :D:D

Yeah, man. That's how it's done.

The blue spacer features quite strongly but I like it. Overall the balance works I think. Nice one

Very nice.

What did you use for the finish?

Absolutely beautiful. If you honestly feel distracted-please PM me and I'll be glad to take it off your hands.:w

Just looking out for YOU.:roflmao Injuries occur when handling sharp objects without your FULL attention.:D

Fantastic work!!!

That is one ver classy looking razor,

Charlie

Stylish, classy and perfect choice of wood!

Well done Bigbubba

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Amazing! I really like the looks of that. It all hangs together really well. You do some great work!

Thanks a lot guys. :) I'm still pretty new to this, and I'm still self conscious about putting up my work to the biggest online community to critique.

The finish is ~9 really light coats of poly on the outside and 3 fairly heavy coats on the inside, then hand buffed for a while with carnauba wax. I've been doing epoxy lately, but it didn't seem right for this one.

I'm still just amazed at the community and willingness to share information on SRP. Ya'll have made it so easy to refurbish a razor that I'm happy with.

I'm a sucker for a blue spacer! Nice work!
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That's cheap Lapis Lazuli in those

Wow. That rosewood is somethin' else! Very nice work. :tu

Very nicely done.
Sometimes the simple designs come out the best.
That one just exudes class.

Nice work. I'd like to get one of those old scalloped spine razors.

Awesome, great work!

Very classy, love the bolivian rosewood.

Exxellent work and great choice of woods! very stable, tight grained and pretty. i love working with rosewoods ;)