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  1. 07-05-2009, 12:16 AM #1
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    Default Gaines dressed in ivory again

    I picked up this beauty a few weeks ago with broken ivory scales and created a thread yesterday asking for some info on the blade. http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...-any-info.html The thread has pics of the blade naked. I had another set of broken ivory scales from a Mappin and Webb I picked up a while ago and the opposite scale was broken. Well, I got lucky and the holes lined up! I had to reshape the replacement scale and put a small dip on the edge of the original scale closest to the blade for the shapes to match. So, without further ado here she is with the original silver spacer. Pins are nickel silver with a heavy peening on flat ss washes. Hope you enjoy,
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    Great job Joe.What a unique looking blade!It's really a Beaut.
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    Very interesting looking razor,,,and great job on the scales.
    Having Fun Shaving
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    The shape is not my thing but its an absolutely great save!
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    Well done, Joe. When will we hear about how she shaves (or did I already miss that elsewhere)? It's funny, because the blade does look stranger (to me) now that I'm seeing her right side up. I still like her, though; she's rather unique.
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    Well done on managing a true restoration on that one. It's great to see them back as they should be once in a while. That's a real old girl!
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    Quote Originally Posted by holli4pirating View Post
    Well done, Joe. When will we hear about how she shaves (or did I already miss that elsewhere)? It's funny, because the blade does look stranger (to me) now that I'm seeing her right side up. I still like her, though; she's rather unique.
    I think I will take her for a spin next Friday or Saturday so Jr can use it too. I'll still working my way through the lot of 30. O didn't do the HHT but all of my honing mile stones suggest that she is going to be a great and smooth shave.

    Some day I may make it back to rotating through my collection.
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    what the hell blade style is that?

    it's different
    I'll give it that (because it deserves it)

    nice pinning!!
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    Nice job Joe. The ivory scales look great on her too.
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    I keep coming back to look at this razor. I really like the lines of the blade and scales it is very unique and classy.

    Great job!

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