6927 Wade Butcher 8-8 Custom Mocha Scales quarter hollow

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05-01-2009, 07:46 PM
Traveller

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6927 Wade Butcher 8-8 Custom Mocha Scales quarter hollow

This Wade and butcher is half of a pair that I am selling as a pair .I will probably be listing it on my site on Saturday.These two razors are finished in brushed satin,I have really gotten bored with the mirror finish.Both of the razors in the offering have seen almost no use and have almost no hone wear.They are shave ready and are excellent shavers .Specifications Follow

RAZOR #:6927 6927

MANUFACTURER: Wade Butcher Barbers Use 8/8

DATE OF MFG: 1850/65

BLADE TYPE: Quarter Hollow 8/8+

SCALES: Mocha custom with adjustable tension pivot,and rear brass staple

CONDITION (1-10): 9

SHAVABILITY (1-10): 9.5

COLLECTOR’S
VALUE (1-10): 9

COMMENTS Excellent razor ,and superb shaver,(half of a pair)being sold as a pair
05-01-2009, 07:50 PM
Traveller

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The complete pair/other half
05-01-2009, 08:04 PM
ben.mid

Those first scales look like a coffee you've just poured cream into! It's a beautiful razor, but to be honest, i like the second one best. The pinning at the wedge is a great detail!
What is the process to get that satin effect? I love it!
05-01-2009, 10:46 PM
Philadelph

Gary, nice job. I like the satin finish better than mirror.
05-02-2009, 01:35 AM
onimaru55

+ 1 on the satin finish.
05-02-2009, 07:10 AM
JimR

Let me add my love of satin. Can you tell how to achieve that finish? I'd love to use it...

Also, fantastic scale work. Just gorgeous...as always!
05-02-2009, 12:21 PM
Traveller

Jim,I wet grind with hard stones to 1200 grit remove all imperfections and correct the geometry(very fine as ground finish).Then finish with a 600 grit 6dia 1 face flap wheel.It is a real time consuming deal to do it rightI have used 800 grit flaps,but that is a little too shinny,maybe...looks about like the finish on a new Dovo.I have seen this type of finish used to cover up imperfections(Iguess thats Ok for a cheaper razor),so you have to be careful who you buy from razors with this finish.It takes as long to do as a mirror finish,but holds oil,and is easy to keep clean and stain free. My best regards Gary
05-02-2009, 01:23 PM
Del1r1um

Very cool! That satin finish is awesome, thanks for sharing
06-06-2009, 01:32 AM
smythe

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Am I going crazy or do I see a mans face behind a lions mouth?
06-06-2009, 02:15 AM
RayG

Quote:

Originally Posted by smythe

Am I going crazy or do I see a mans face behind a lions mouth?

To me it looks like a woman with long white hair, red eyes, peeking behind, yeah, a lion's mouth. Eerie.
06-06-2009, 03:04 AM
Blackstangal

YUMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
06-06-2009, 03:30 AM
mrbhagwan

Quote:

Originally Posted by smythe

Am I going crazy or do I see a mans face behind a lions mouth?

Dude! We must be on the same meds. I was ready to vote "Crazy" until I looked again carefully. :eek: Looks like the man has long brown hair, and is sort of scowling - the face is obscured at the bridge of the nose.

I will never make fun of those who see faces in tacos again.

Freaky. :shrug:

Oh by the way, they are both beautiful scales. :bow
06-07-2009, 06:49 PM
RonnieNC

Gary!

Like the mocha scales with the satin finish. Outstanding work as usual!

Ronnie