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11-13-2009, 05:36 PM #1Senior Member
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Early Christmas...
So, I have been on a bit of a razor binge of late and SWMBO was starting to get a bit fidgety. With 2 razors arriving yesterday, 4 in the air, and 3 restoration blades in the mail, she basically cut me off. I reluctantly agreed with one caveat... That she let me buy a blade from Max as I had been in discussions with him for weeks on a razor he was working on. After seeing some of Max's work, it was actually an easier sell to her than one might think. When the time came, he gave me a head's up on the blade I was interested in (FW Engels, blade was pretty much NOS) and scaled it like I wanted. This razor will be waiting for me in NC when I go home for Christmas and will be the blade that I use to show the brothers how to shave with (as I mentioned before I will be doing some modded blades for them). Anyway, a HUGE thanks to Max for the getting it out so quick and letting me use your, as usual, stellar pics. I hope you guys enjoy.
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11-13-2009, 06:07 PM #2Senior Member
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Beautiful, I love Max's work.
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11-13-2009, 08:54 PM #3In search of a rising tide
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Fantastic shaver
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11-13-2009, 09:53 PM #4Retired Developer
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Interesting variation on the original scale theme - very classy! Thank you for sharing.
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Robin
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11-14-2009, 01:02 AM #5Senior Member
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Yeah, Max had nothing but praise for the edge that the F.W.E. Special could take. Because of that and the condition of the blade, with most of the bluing intact on the tang. I decided on this razor as opposed to some of the others he was working on.
Originally Posted by nightbreed
Fantastic shaver
Forgot to mention:
ManufacturerL F.W. Engels
Model: Special
Region: Solengen
Blade: 5/8 spike point
Current Scales: Dark Horn
Current Wedge: Faux Ivory
Current Hardware: Brass on NickelLast edited by Shangers; 11-14-2009 at 01:11 AM.
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11-14-2009, 06:05 AM #6LOLWUT?
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Amazing! Max's work is second to none.
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11-14-2009, 07:15 PM #7The Shell Whisperer
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And right you are. This blade takes a wicked sharp edge. Originally Posted by Shangers
Glad you love your new christmas gift. And as always, pics don't do the razor any justice.
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11-15-2009, 03:34 AM #8Senior Member
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I've been trying hard to snag a Special but no luck, love my Leader, another wicked edge. Awsome work as always Max.
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11-15-2009, 05:03 AM #9Member
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I love how close those pins are on the wedge!!!
That look is spectacular along with the third pin.
I am very jealous.笑う門に福来たる。
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11-15-2009, 09:14 AM #10Lookin like a crim
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Thats a sweet looking razor, I'll bet she shaves as good she looks.
I've never seen a wedge that short before, very nice, is it done like that for function or looks?
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