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    Default Ward Bros 5/8 T/shell marble acrylic

    This poor old fella had broken scales & some deep pitting which I removed as much as possible. Lucky it was a pretty thick grind
    The previous owners name had been etched in the blade also but that disappeared thru the cleanup.
    I'll try & save the horn scales for myself but as this one's destined for eBay I thought I'd dress him up a bit.

    I'm enjoying working with acrylic for a change & I thought this color would do him justice.
    Gave him some brass thrust washers for a smooth pivot & simple pin & washers.
    Kept the original pewter wedge.

    Not familiar with Ward bros so if any one has any history, thanx in advance.

    And yes ! Shaves like a Sheffield
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    wow a great restore and the new scales go with it very well, nice clean design and the right pins done perfect too

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    Very nice! Those scales are gorgeous!

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    Very well done indeed

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    Great job indeed. Fantastic finish on that blade .
    Having Fun Shaving

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    I love that blade profile! The ones I have like that are great shavers.

    Did you say acrylic tortoise scales? (of course you did!) Oh yeah, I'm there - count me in! I like the way you were able to highlight the translucency of the scale material; one of its strengths in my book.

    Very nice job all the way around.

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    That old fella went to Club Med!

    mighty great and impeccable work from the Oz.


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    Thanx everyone for your input. Always appreciated.

    Mrb : Yup shaves great & I love curves too
    Weird name but that's what the seller calls it Tortoiseshell Marbled Acrylic

    Max: You crack me up. "Club Med"
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    nice work mate.

    you dont make it easy for me to hide my wallet from you.

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