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  1. 05-01-2009, 07:46 PM #1
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    Default 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

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    VALUE (1-10): 9

    COMMENTS Excellent razor ,and superb shaver,(half of a pair)being sold as a pair
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  2. 05-01-2009, 07:50 PM #2
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    The complete pair/other half
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  3. 05-01-2009, 08:04 PM #3
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    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!
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  4. 05-01-2009, 10:46 PM #4
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    Gary, nice job. I like the satin finish better than mirror.
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    + 1 on the satin finish.
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    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!
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    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
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  8. 05-02-2009, 01:23 PM #8
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    Very cool! That satin finish is awesome, thanks for sharing
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    Am I going crazy or do I see a mans face behind a lions mouth?
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  10. 06-06-2009, 02:15 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by smythe View Post
    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.
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