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  1. 03-24-2009, 08:27 PM #1
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    I picked up a small lot of razors off ebay, and it came with a Genco Henry X 6/8 that was sad looking (see attached ebay photo). It was a nice surprise since the seller, as usual, mistook it to be what was written on the razor box.

    I worked on it a bit this weekend, and it cleaned up pretty nicely, especially the amber celluloid scales. I like these 6/8 Gencos much more than the more ubiquitous 5/8's, with some exceptions of course.

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    Congrats, she looks like a keeper! I have a tiny 9/16 De Roma and it is a fantastic shaver.
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    Very nice catch Ray. You did a great job cleaning it up, like day and night.
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    That looks great. What a transformation!
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    To be honest, I think that one is my favorite out of the bunch... Great Job, and good photo work too. Very well done, what a catch!
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    Ray,

    I have a few restores that need to be cleaned. Can I send them to you?

    Great job!!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by RayG View Post
    . . . I worked on it a bit this weekend, and it cleaned up pretty nicely, especially the amber celluloid scales. I like these 6/8 Gencos much more than the more ubiquitous 5/8's. . .
    Hear Hear!!

    Nice work, and a lovely bonus indeed. May it shave you well.
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  9. 03-25-2009, 03:11 AM #8
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    That's a very nice razor. I love the color of the scales.
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  10. 03-25-2009, 03:19 AM #9
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    Very nice! I have a Genco Henry X, can't get it to take a bevel though... Maybe I'll work on them Gencos more this weekend.
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