7/8 Marsh Custom Restore

I haven't done one like this in at least 2 years but one of the guys over at B&B saw the pics of the last one on my website and made the request, so I figured why not...

The Razor:

MARSH BROTHERS & CO
Pond Works, Sheffield until 1852
Navigation Works, Sheffield ca. 1853 - 1920

I am pretty sure this razor was "fixed" at some point in time in the past, two clues were the edge is a touch short...

There was a percussion ripple in the edge... I took most of it out

I think it was dropped and the Barbers Notch was taken off but we'll never know for sure...

I polished it out to a near perfect mirror


The Scales:

The scales are a pattern I used about two years ago and it was requested again, it really shows well with a larger polished blade.. I used some new Black Palm I just got in with a Pearl acrylic wedge.. The pins are NiAg and the washers are a double stack SS and Brass....

Hope you like it Brad...


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Oh yes BTW is still balances out to the tang...

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I am looking forward to shaving this one in the morning before it heads home...

As usual, Glen, stunning work. I love the lines on those scales...

Looks great Glen... way to go (love your balance shots :D )

How did you finish the wood Glen?

The choice of wood and finish makes it look like it might have been done 100 or more years ago. Very nice work.

Good catch Eric I knew I forgot to type something LOL

The finish is MinWax Wipe on Poly, but I actually hand rub it in, you can just wipe it on with a rag like the instructions call for, or you can fingertp it, and get a much better/different result... This is about 12-15 (I lost count) coats with a Fine Steel wool rub down after every 3 then RenWax over the top...

Eric is right, that wood has a very cool, rustic look to it. Beautiful blade too. Nice work all around, G.

Very nice. What a Brute!

Wow! What a nice restoration. Those scales are awesome.

Beautiful! Bet it will shave great too!

Great work as always Glen! :bow

I really like the wood that the scales are made from, and the shape is both modern and classic at the same time!

Lovely!

Ah!!!!! You shouldn't have! I can't wait to shave with it!!!!!!!

Oh... wait.... you're talking about another Brad :boohoo:


lol, nice work Glen :)

Ecellent work G-bro. One of your masterpieces. He, even the photography looks great :)

Keep 'em coming G!

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Originally Posted by Maximilian

even the photography looks great :)

Keep 'em coming G!

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NOW that is a compliment :) Getting there Brother, I keep messing with the settings on that camera I think I might be going in the right direction finally LOL

Last time you mentioned black palm, I do distinctly remember someone mentioning how much a PITA it was. Had to raz you, love it! Have to give the rubbing technique a try here soon...

Glen....
Where do you get the acrylic that you used for the wedge?
Thanks!
p.s. Great razor!!

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Originally Posted by gssixgun

NOW that is a compliment :) Getting there Brother, I keep messing with the settings on that camera I think I might be going in the right direction finally LOL

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Just remember.... ISO 100... no flash.... auto white balance... F/5.6 works good 'nuff...and turn on Macro mode (little flower...)...... and a TRIPOD!!!!


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Originally Posted by shooter74743

Last time you mentioned black palm, I do distinctly remember someone mentioning how much a PITA it was. Had to raz you, love it! Have to give the rubbing technique a try here soon...

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It is hehehe but I had this new piece of it, and you know how things happen :) I did have to finally retire my belt sander on this razor, I think I am going to blame it on the Black Palm LMAO

Zomax check out Masecraft for tons of different pieces of wedge material, I just ordered some recon Amber from them and more Turquoise they have just about everything you can imagine..

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Originally Posted by Undream

Just remember.... ISO 100... no flash.... auto white balance... F/5.6 works good 'nuff...and turn on Macro mode (little flower...)...... and a TRIPOD!!!!


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ISO 100 huh??? I will try that tonight TY Brad

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Originally Posted by Undream

Just remember.... ISO 100... no flash.... auto white balance... F/5.6 works good 'nuff...and turn on Macro mode (little flower...)...... and a TRIPOD!!!!
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and polish your anvil!!! The razors look all nice and shiny. Those specks are distracting. ";"

Great polish...Great timber...Graceful old blade. Has to be a Great shaver.
Love the slight smiley edge :)

Nice work!! I really like the scales. Marsh Bros are excellent shavers gotta love it.What size is the blade?

Beautiful work Glen!!
I'm also likin how your pics are getting better and better as well!!
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shutterbug,
your custom scales are beautiful
greetings from Germany
Tom

Always done beautifully! The scales really show off the blade.