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04-06-2010, 10:09 PM #1Razorsmith
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8/8 Spanish point, ebony scales
This is the biggest razor that I've done so far. The spine is a full 9/32", which doesn't seem like that much thicker than 1/4", but in actually it is noticeable.
Mirror finished tang and spine, ebony scales, black horn wedge, adjustable pivot, and (my favorite) decorative mosaic pin.
This is definitely one of my better razors, if not the best. The heat treatment came out really well, and the steel is harder than what I was getting from my forge treatments. I didn't have it tested, but I'd guess that it's comfortably above 60 RC by the way it honed. If the bevel wasn't pretty small it would have taken me forever to get it to take an edge. I had to keep going back to the DMT 600 to fine tune the bevel for little spots that would have taken 10 swipes on my DMT 1200.
The blade centers perfectly, which always warms my heart.
My new tools and some new tricks are paying off--very gratifying.
Josh
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04-06-2010, 10:13 PM #2Senior Member
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Understated but elegant nonetheless. Surprisingly I like it quit a bit!
Nice work!
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04-06-2010, 10:14 PM #3Senior Member
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Fantastic!! I actually have mosaic pin on order as I had a similar idea. I love how it turned out. Great work!!
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04-06-2010, 10:16 PM #4Big and called Ian.
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verry verry pretty
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04-06-2010, 10:29 PM #5Senior Member
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Looks great Josh. I really like the Mosaic pin too. It adds a nice touch of eye candy.
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04-06-2010, 10:52 PM #6Senior Member
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Josh, that looks excellent.
I'm with you on that mosaic pin, it looks awesome.
Is that a new makers stamp on there as well?
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04-06-2010, 11:07 PM #7Senior Member
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Josh that is a stunning piece. The blade and scales are beautiful and the mosaic pin adds a special touch. Great job!
Having Fun Shaving
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04-06-2010, 11:24 PM #8I shave with a spoon on a stick.
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i like it.... I like it a lot
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04-06-2010, 11:44 PM #9Senior Member
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Gorgeous piece of work Josh. It's smooth lines and simple, clean dress give it a wonderfully refined style and class. Very well done!
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04-06-2010, 11:48 PM #10Strapping Young Lad
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one of the most appealing razors i have ever seen good sir, nice work josh.
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