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  1. 07-31-2011, 08:02 PM #1
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    Default Joh Engstrom Frameback in faux bone and red G10

    Hi folks,

    Just got this beauty honed up and I'm really looking forward to the test shave tomorrow!

    The blade was cleaned up with sandpaper and micromesh apart from a few small spots I had to leave due to the thiness of the blade. Even though this is a frameback it has been hollow ground as well and the blade is ultra thin. I was worried about burning through the blade so I left a couple of small spots on there.

    The scales are faux bone and the wedge is red G10. I wanted the wedge to really stand out so I put a kinda barbers notch in the end so you can see more of the wedge. The pins are double stacked nickel and brass with brass rod. Can you tell I really dig nickel and brass washers?

    I'm really pleased with the way this one came out and I like the more unusual wedge end. Hope you guys like it too!



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  2. 07-31-2011, 08:06 PM #2
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    I think it looks great and it should provide a wonderful shave.
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    Lovely job Stu. Very eye catching razor there. The red wedge really got my attention, nice touch with the exposed wedge. Well done.
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    I really like the piece as a whole. That brass frame and the brass within the double stacked washers look great together against the white of the scales, which being an imitation of bone is a very good looking material. I especially like the wedge and the upward curve of the scales towards the pivot. Beautifully executed.
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    I'd be pleased with it too. Turned out beautifully, and the wedge is a great touch
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    Adding the notch was a subtle touch. Really sings, the red against bone.
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    Stu,

    You're really turning out some great looking restores. Your scales are absolutely impeccable. I love the red wedge on this one, and how the notch is dead centre of your two toe pins. Really cool style.
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    Very beautiful razor. And must be a good shaver.
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    Nice job Stu! I like the wedge notch.

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    Nice job Stu. Luverly shavers those Engstroms.
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