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  1. 09-17-2011, 03:41 AM #1
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    Default Ye Olde Bengall

    This is obviously a Bengall but the pile side tang shows no TR Cadman or Sheffield marks at all.
    Not sure if that makes it a Luke Cadman razor but the horn scales & pewter wedge could make it an oldie.
    Blade had some devil's spit that wouldn't shift but clean up progressed nicely on the SiC carbide impregnated buffs (120-600 grit) A final buff with compounds & it was onto the scales.
    A couple of bug bites needed filling but scales had plenty of sound meat on them & a nice grain to boot. I neglected the usual Neatsfoot oil treatment but will give them a few coats as I noticed some surface hairlines after polishing.
    Cutting edge is 2.75" long so not likely a modified roundpoint. She's also close to 7/8" at the widest & shaves like a big full hollow should
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    Handsome work as ever.
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    Oz,
    You da man...That is one masterfully executed & beautiful restore...especially if she had the Devil's Spit.

    I have the exact same Bangall (I think) in original ivory that I snatched from Max. Beautiful restore there too.
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    Hey Robert ! I'll flip ya for the pair . My coin tho
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    Lovely restore, there seems to be quite a few Bengall razors for sale on UK Ebay at the moment, but for some reason I can't win one!

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    “Wherever you’re going never take an idiot with you, you can always find one when you get there.”
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    Jamie, Just keep at it. You'll snag a good one. They're out there & worth the effort.
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    Nice looking restore Oz! Very nice looking Bengall!

    I wish i could find one like that! The only one i have found (and own) so far is a 4/8 but i keep looking.

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    Nothing wrong with the trimmer size Brighty. Keep that soul patch certified quality witout no apology, mon.
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    Fantastic restore Oz. Very nice indeed. I really like the shape of the tip of the spine. Is the wedge original lead?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Str8Raz0r View Post
    I really like the shape of the tip of the spine. Is the wedge original lead?
    I like those diamond points too I think the wedge is pewter tho.
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