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05-08-2009, 08:40 PM #1The Shell Whisperer
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Wade & Butcher, Sheffield - The Celebrated ~ Faux Tortoise
This razor was send to me with a story and request behind it.
Apparently this razor belonged to a barber who used it mostly his whole life while being in business.
He had to quit everything as he was diagnosed with cancer.
David, who send me the razor, decided with other friends to have the blade restored and rescaled as to cheer him up. The barber has no clue what they were up to, as they wanted to surprise him.
David had started to sand and clean up the blade but got stuck as to removing the heavier stains and blemishes. That's when he decided to contact me and discuss the works. Faux tortoise was his first choice.
It was truly an honor to work on this razor and it ended up being a real show stopper. I had to leave some stains as I didn't want to remove to much of the blade's etching and those few stains went to deep anyways. I hope his barber friend does enjoy seeing his old beloved razor brought back to life.
I also received a Blue Bell razor from David for a general clean up of the scales and blade. I love the looks of that razor so I just added a few pics. I've seen them in the featured red scales and also with cracked ice ones. Truly gorgeous razors.
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05-08-2009, 08:44 PM #2Now if I could just find a midget..
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As always, very very nice Max. I guess that's what mine looked like (size and shape) at one time
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05-08-2009, 09:01 PM #3Senior Member
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That W&B is simply outstanding.
Thanks for sharing
Tim
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05-08-2009, 09:47 PM #4I still have my face!
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Wow I like that Blue Bell a lot. Gorgeous!
Great story with the WB - Your efforts definitely live up to the cause.
As always:
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05-08-2009, 11:11 PM #5Senior Member
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Those look simply great. I have never seen a blue bell before and I love the look and the awesome spine work. The restore looks amazing for the barber friend. I am sure he will enjoy it immensely! Great job!
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05-08-2009, 11:23 PM #6Managing the UnManageable
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WHOA!
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Tom
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05-11-2009, 10:11 AM #7The Great & Powerful Oz
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As always, beautiful work Max.
I'm sure the barber will get some joy from seeing the resto.The white gleam of swords, not the black ink of books, clears doubts and uncertainties and bleak outlooks.
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05-11-2009, 11:52 AM #8Stubble Slayer
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Awesome work! I hope we get to hear what the barber's reaction is. He's probably never even seen such a nice looking razor!
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05-11-2009, 12:08 PM #9Large Member
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They're both stunning, but that Butcher leaves the other in the shade! Top class work, again, Max!
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05-12-2009, 07:06 AM #10Hones & Honing
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Really nice work...as always!
Randolph Tuttle, a SRP Mentor for residents of Minnesota & western Wisconsin
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