W&B "Special" in Purpleheart

This is one of mine, that needed a bit more special attention. Back at the cottage, I was able to pull it apart and get in the shop for a bit.

Hand sanded to 2500, and buffed with red rouge and fabulustre.

For the scales, I tried the heat gun as suggested by our very own gssixgun. Many thanks G. It was way easier to control the outcome....although I found that once the wood starts to turn colour....it goes quick! Put a tung oil finish on it, and then buffed with a bees/orange wax compound.

Finshed off with Nickel silver rod and brass washers. I am exited for this to return to my rotation.Attachment 70738Attachment 70739Attachment 70740Attachment 70741

Nice Lines! Very cool.

I also have a W&B Special, and it is my smoothest shaver, granted, mine doesn't look nearly as nice as yours. Great job, and enjoy those buttery smooth shaves.

Wowww Maxi,
That's a beautiful and "Special" razor. Well done :tu

PS: I have a Special W&B that Glen did for me, and I love it.. Fabulous shavers

Sweet. Got a huge soft spot for W & Bs.

Maxi, another great restore. Sensational. +1 with the W & B soft spot.

Great fit for that blade. Nice work.

WOW!!!

Nice work. I really like the lines.. Beautiful..

Your the man, indeed you are.. Beautiful..

Well done Nathan. Forget Buying Scales, looks like you have a nack for making them.

Nice job bringing out the rich color of the wood. Nice pin job also.

Glenn

That looks great, Love the choice of wood. Very Nice