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  1. 10-30-2010, 07:29 PM #1
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    Default Joseph Smith&Son Celebrated wedge in Paduk backed Ebony

    This is a wicked smooth shaving razor. It is a Joseph Smith & Son Celebrated Razor 3415. The blade was pretty rusted so it got a run on the greesless compunds then a buffing to clean it up. There is still one small spot in the middle of the blade with some pitting but given the shape the blade was in to start, I am good with that. All the rust is cleaned up and it has a nice polish although not a mirror finish. The blade is a 6/8 barber notch wedge.

    I did a bit W&B in a set of Paduk backed Gabon ebony scales a few months ago and really like the play on color. I made another set using a TI style cut. The deep red Paduk rim around the black Ebony just looks wicked. Since the scales are smaller, I went with a single brass washer with a 1/16 brass pin. The wedge is Gabon ebony as well.

    I restored one of these blades a couple months ago and was impressed with the shave.
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  3. 10-31-2010, 12:58 AM #2
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    That 2 tone looks really great!
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    Very nice indeed. I would like a set of your scales, maybe 2.
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    I love the 2 tone, very nice work!!!!!!!!!!
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  6. 10-31-2010, 07:42 AM #5
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    Very nice 2 tone. What marries the 2 woods together? Epoxy? Wood Glue?
    What is the thickness of the scales?
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  7. 11-01-2010, 12:48 AM #6
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    That is a great look. That red backing (or the black to the front?) adds so much.
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  8. 11-02-2010, 04:14 PM #7
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    Looking good! Nice work!
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