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  1. 07-05-2010, 09:41 PM #1
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    Default 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...
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  2. 07-05-2010, 09:43 PM #2
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    As usual, Glen, stunning work. I love the lines on those scales...
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    Looks great Glen... way to go (love your balance shots )
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    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.

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    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...
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    Eric is right, that wood has a very cool, rustic look to it. Beautiful blade too. Nice work all around, G.
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    Very nice. What a Brute!
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    Wow! What a nice restoration. Those scales are awesome.
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    Beautiful! Bet it will shave great too!
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    Great work as always Glen!

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

    Lovely!
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