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Hi Guys
There have been a few new Canadians to the site so in keeping with the Canadiana and my upcoming trip to Quebec City here is a blade for ya EH?
Well ... actually made in Germany :) Marked LB. LTD MONTREAL
Takes a decent edge and shaves well too!
Best Regards,
Mike
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Forget the canadian blade, I want that brush! Oh okay the razor is nice too...
I like the brush too! is that made from one of those old creamer containers?
Nice work Mike. Are those your scales?
Yea ... had a lil mishap with the originals and as much as i didnt really want to, I had some ivory paper micarta so I fugured what the hell .. I actually like the thing. It handles well and looks clean other than some obvious pitting. The brush is just one of those Lee Valley knots i stuck in a (you guessed it jeg227) antique creamer bottle. It's not glued in yet. I'm still toying with the idea of a walnut plug to set it in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maxi
Thanks Nate! :)
Mike
Those scales turned out really nicely, Mike!
They're really classy man. Nice and clean, and a great wedge fit. Pins look good and clean too.
Hello Mike,Quote:
Originally Posted by Mcbladescar
I have a very similar blade I'm in the process of restoring, and I've been trying to learn where it was actually coming from.
Mine's also marked "L.B.Ltd. Montreal", and "USA" on the other side of the shank.
You say yours comes from Germany?
On the blade, it's marked "Black Diamond" as you can see from the picture (sorry for the quality).
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I couldn't find anything 'black diamond' from the USA. I'm confused.
thats a really great blade :) I would love to have something that represents my home country. I have been keeping my eyes open for something but so far have been unlucky. thanks for sharing yours though, enjoy your trip. I know you will have a great time. It is a wonderfull place!
Yea ... sorry somehow i missed your post. Mine said diamond on it before i started sanding it out also although mine is a square point. Other than that the same blade. I used it again tonight and still gives a great shave. Throw some scales on her, hone her up and use it. you wont regret it. :tuQuote:
Originally Posted by cayouche
Mike
I have been trying to find out info on this blade. here are a couple of pics of mine, I have the original box, I'll post a pic later.I picked it up on ebay for $30 bc I likes the way it looks. I didn't know what I was doing I was trying to decide between this and a kreiger, luckily I saw on SRP to avoid kriegers Phil from classic edge said I hit the jackpot with beginners luck.Attachment 131244Attachment 131245
WOW, That's a really nice one!
Mine, which i have since sold originally said diamond on the blade but that's all i could make out and then sanded it off.
Nice graphic on the blade.
Congrats!
Mike
Nice score! It looks like it's in excellent condition!
I am always fascinated by these razors that are stamped with old company names of yesteryear. It was probably once sold at a department store like Morgan's or Eaton's. Back in the day when you could also buy pipes, tobacco and other gentlemanly accoutrements all at one place.
Very nice razor, L. B. LTD stands for Lewis Brothers Limited an hardware company based in Montreal, founded by Frederic Orr-Lewis in 1889.
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And a picture of their building in Montreal.
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As to who manufactured the razor that very difficult to find unless it is sometimes marked as well.
Martin, Thank you for sharing that wonderful snippet of Montreal history!
How did you find out that info? that's way more than I was able to find
