Thread: Beau Brummel / Fiddleback Spotted Gum

The black cell scales of my Beau Brummel were unfortunately causing rust to reappear so had to re-scale . Cell rot sux.

The timber is Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus Maculata) which is mostly used for high impact tool handles & other heavy duty stuff but occasionally you see some used in furniture.

I was heavy with the oil so it's a bit dark but the chatoyance is there.
A very curly grain with gold bands that split into 2 & rejoin as you tilt the razor causing a wave-like effect which I can't really photograph but was happy I found something that kept the segmented theme of the original scales.

What a beauty !

Outstanding work !

Looks like that's gonna be a great shaver

Very nice, simple, clean and classic look. Love it.

Those are great shavers too!

I see exactly what you were going for with the stripping effect to match the originals Os... I think ya nailed it brother
BTW you haven't said how you liked the shave?????

Thanx Guys.

Very remiss of me not to mention the shave but we don't want to drive prices up any further now do we ?

Actually the first shave was pretty scary. This is the finest ground, most flexible blade I own & I felt like a ham fisted beginner.
Second time was just magic, effortless shaving. It's just one of those razors that's moved the goal posts for me.
Dammit, I might have to sell off all my other razors now

[QUOTE=gssixgun;296598]I see exactly what you were going for with the stripping effect to match the originals Os... I think ya nailed it brother



Glen, it was more of a fortunate accident rather than careful planning on my part but hey who am I to complain if the razor gods intervene now and zen.

Beautiful! =)

Me

I really like those scales, the shape, the finish and the wood. I bet they look and feel great in person.
The tang is cool.
The razor has the subtle classy look of a fine tool.

Charlie

Originally Posted by spazola

I really like those scales, the shape, the finish and the wood. I bet they look and feel great in person.
The tang is cool.
The razor has the subtle classy look of a fine tool.

Charlie

Thanx Charlie. I usually try to maintain the original scales shape if they look good.
Love the feel of natural finishes on timber. Haven't done CA in a while now

Congratulations. That's a beautiful razor!