Thread: ca. 1825 John Barber in Horn

I love bringing back blades like this. I tried to be true to the time period with the scales, and I used a vintage chunk of lead for the wedge from an old W&B. nickel silver and SS hardware, and an absolutely gorgeous pile side piece of horn that was a complete surprise. you never know what you run into when you start sanding down what you think is a solid black horn blank! too bad it didn't show up on the front scale

Edit: I forgot to add.. this is just over 5/8 ...about 11/16.








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Wow Brad, that's incredible. Amazing work.
Nice job of keeping the classic look.

That's a proper restoration mate! Looks great now.

WOW! what a before and after.
That is some beautiful work.

Charlie

Bravo !!!!

That came out really nice Brad, I bet it looked about that good when it was purchased almost 200 years ago... Jeez just think about that for a second huh??? some guy bought that razor almost 200 years ago

Oh yes, that is very good



Are those two different razors in the photos?

Bootiful ! & one of my favourite makers.
I think the anomalous colours in black horn make it all the more attractive.
Don't know if it's true but I was told the lighter colour is younger growth.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

just think about that for a second huh??? some guy bought that razor almost 200 years ago

Thats absolutely mental thinking about it and looking at those photos!

It probably looks better now than it originally did as I doubt it would have been that shiny.

That is fantastic work!

Beautifully done!

Hello, Undream:

You have the touch. Well done.

I also can't help but wonder who the first owner of the razor was back in around 1825.

Regards,
Obie