Joseph Rogers 15/16 in Faux Tortoise

**treydampier** · 04-19-2009, 08:42 PM

Here is a 15/16 razor I bought off ebay. THe last razor I did of this size was said to have scales too large. The scales here are the same size and shape of the ones I took off it originally (bone that was chipped beyond repair). I admit the feel is a little better although this razor is a little smaller and much lighter. I used a brass wedge and might add a spacer with a third pin, but I haven't decided. I might also make a wider wedge, I just don't have the brass currently thicker than this, but that should be easy. I sold the last Chopper I had and was sick after shave testing it. I can't wait to get honing so I can start Monday off right! It isn't perfect or top notch but I thought I would share it to hear suggestions. The last photo is a razor added recently to the butcher shop so there are more pics of it there. I did both of these this weekend and the sandpaper has worn off my right index fingernail so I have to stop for a day or so.

**coachmike** · 04-19-2009, 09:14 PM

Nice looking restore. And yes, the scales look much better. CONGRATS!!

**aroliver59** · 04-20-2009, 12:06 AM

Very nice,Trey.The brass goes well with the faux tortoise.The blade looks real good.A little thicker wedge would allow the blade to sit deeper in the scales.But you already knew that.

**treydampier** · 04-20-2009, 02:48 AM

I agree. I think tomorrow I will get online and see if I can find some 1/8 Bar Stock brass and then unpin it and ad a new wedge. It would also make it a little safer I think.
Thanks for the comments.

**onimaru55** · 04-20-2009, 08:33 AM

Nice job Trey. I don't think that blade needs to sit much deeper than it does now but no accounting for taste.

**vegard_dino** · 04-24-2009, 09:06 AM

Hi

That is a nice looking razor

Great job!

**hoglahoo** · 08-25-2009, 12:31 PM

I like the color and pattern of that faux material

**BKratchmer** · 08-25-2009, 12:56 PM

Those look great, Trey! How did that tortoise one shave for you?

**MykelDR** · 08-28-2009, 08:01 AM

Great work.. Love it

**treydampier** · 09-12-2009, 02:44 AM

Its been a while since these were sold, but as I remember they were both great shavers. I really like the heavier grind English blades, they seem best for my beard.

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