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    The Shell Whisperer Maximilian's Avatar
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    Default The Three Musketeers ~ Fil, Clauss and Johann Abraham

    These babies are going back to their original owner since I can't keep them

    The 3 Musketeers were send to me by one of our fellow SRP members.

    Filarmonica - Clauss and J.A. Henckels.

    I received a Filarmonica 'Doble Temple' which came with those tiny black plastic scales. The blade itself, immaculate.
    I wonder who decided to put those matchstick scales on such a huge chunk of steel.

    The Henckels and Clauss was another story. Both were severaly stained and didn"t look healthy at all. Looked like they went through a war. Off course I forgot to take a pic of the Henckels but I got one from the Clauss.

    Scale material was chosen by Steve. For the Filly Faux Tortoise, the Henckels G10 Black/Blue, the Clauss, wenge wood.

    The Henckels turned out immaculate I would say. Looks brand new to me. I was able to remove all stains and blemishes. Shines like the bumper from a 1950 Cadillac.
    It's a Henckels #50 and it's one of my favorite shavers. I also own one and would never part with it.

    The Clauss still has a few remaining residual stains and micro pits. Those went extremely deep. But it's barely noticeable and knowing where this one came from, I'm extremely satisfied.

    Still need to hone these up and since I'm taking the WK off it's back to work on Monday...

    Steve, it feels like like an early Christmas!


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    Filarmonica 'Doble Temple'
    Total weight: 2.6 oz
    Total cutting edge: 2.7 inches
    Grind: 9/16 Full Hollow
    Scales: G10 Black/Blue
    Wedge: Acrylic
    Pins/Washers: Nickel silver

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    J.A. Henckels Twinworks #50
    Total weight: 1.3 oz
    Total cutting edge: 2.60inches
    Grind: 11/16 Full Hollow with jimped tang and beveled spine
    Scales: 2x2 layered G10
    Wedge: Acrylic
    Pins/Washers: Nickel silver

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    Clauss - Fremont. Ohio
    Total weight: 1.6 oz
    Total cutting edge: 2.6 inches
    Grind: 6/8 Full Hollow
    Scales: Wenge wood
    Wedge: Acrylic
    Pins/Washers: Nickel silver/Brass
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    Holy cow! I love that Filly! They're all great, but the faux tortoise is amazing!

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    Oh God , that first one is a beauty.

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    Gotta agree Max... all beauties, but that Filly is sweet!

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    Beautifol work. The Clauss is simply excellent.

    I would want to keep it too.

    Tim

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    Way to go Max,,again!!!! You pull off some beautiful work. I'm sure they will have a very proud owner.
    Having Fun Shaving

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    I really love the shape of that filarmonica's scales! the way the center contours flow into the square end. I could never get lines like that. great work.

    what determines if they get that third pin or not? I have one obviously that will need it, to keep it from swinging through the scales, (sliced the tip of my thumb open because I didn't realize that it was sticking out the bottom). is it always functional or sometimes aesthetic?

    Red

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    Default Happy owner!!!

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Perfect Max!!! Thank you SO much! You made them come back to life!! I can't wait to get them ... I won't shave until they arrive!!!

    THANK YOU, MAX!

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    Default 3 pin scales

    Quote Originally Posted by Big Red View Post
    I really love the shape of that filarmonica's scales! the way the center contours flow into the square end. I could never get lines like that. great work.

    what determines if they get that third pin or not? I have one obviously that will need it, to keep it from swinging through the scales, (sliced the tip of my thumb open because I didn't realize that it was sticking out the bottom). is it always functional or sometimes aesthetic?

    Red
    Red:

    Max asked what material and design scales I wanted, and I said "I like the idea of a 3-pin style scale". He also asked what shape I would like them, and I gave him complete freedom to do what he thought would look good. His artistic eye and attention to detail shine through on all 3. He is right, the Henkels did go through a war!

    I would also like to add that Max is a complete gentleman and a joy to do buisness with. He is also very fast ... this whole project was finished in about 2 weeks.

    I will recomend him to anyone needing any work done to a razor.

    I can't wait to get them!

    Steve

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    The Voodoo man strikes again !
    All stunnas but the Clauss really shows a transformation... no, more like transmutation
    “The white gleam of swords, not the black ink of books, clears doubts and uncertainties and bleak outlooks.”

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