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  1. 07-01-2011, 10:11 AM #1
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    Gents,

    I present my first rescale to you. The razor was an antique store find, with a little more pitting than expected (the 'nice' old lady had conveniently placed the price sticker over the worst of the pitting and someone elses sanding attempt)
    Anyway, scales weren't too bad but had some timber and I was keen to try Glen's CA finish.
    The wedge is ebony, and the pins and washers are brass.

    I managed to remove most of the pitting from the blade but the blade was too thin to get rid of all of it.

    Haven't shaved with it yet.

    Taking pictures of razors is tricker than it looks......my hat is off to all the guys who take such nice pics.

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  2. 07-01-2011, 12:44 PM #2
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    Very nice work mate and a great job finishing those scales.
    I have 2 Gotta's and they're very good shavers, and thats a nice specimen you have there
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    There it is!

    Really nice job on the scales man... The finish looks great, the wedge looks nice and tight. Good for you. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

    BTW...a box and some tissue paper make a quick light box for pics.....that will dramatically increase your quality if you're interested. I did a post about it a while back I'll see if I can find the thread and add it later.

    Edit: http://straightrazorpalace.com/gener...-lightbox.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maxi View Post

    BTW...a box and some tissue paper make a quick light box for pics.....that will dramatically increase your quality if you're interested. I did a post about it a while back I'll see if I can find the thread and add it later.
    Thanks, I had a look around to see if anyone had posted on picture taking. I clearly hadn't look hard enough. Thanks again.
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  7. 07-01-2011, 01:57 PM #5
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    Very nicely done. Gotta 120's are awesome shavers that can take a wicked sharp edge. Great job.

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    looking good! nice job!
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    Thats a different style! I like those scales! Very cool!!
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    What a beautiful finish...Love what you've done with the scales . They just pop
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    I've had the pleasure of seeing the scales in person and str8raz0r has them positively glowing. They have come up better than the pictures show.
    Also serious kudos on the pinning.
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    Great job Stu.


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