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  1. 04-26-2012, 07:20 PM #1
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    Default Old English Razor Restore

    Got this one off of the bay. If the markings are correct I put this one between 1837-1845. I would've like to keep the scales, but they were pretty bad. So I did the scales in Redheart with a Holly wedge and nickel silver pins and sterling silver washers. Only used alittle polish to shine it up some, but wanted to leave it with some age. The razor was a pain to hone way beyond my experience to do, but I managed to get a really good shave off it. I still need to send one out to get done by someone that knows how to hone alot more than I do and compare cause I am sure mine aren't even close to be as good. I am used to full hollow grinds and was surprised at how quiet this thing shaved. I wasn't even sure I was shaving. I have to get myself a wedge and try that out. First pic is the before from the bay rest are after. There isn't a maker name or anything. Wondering if it was ground off or something. Either way it shaves well so I am happy.

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  2. 04-26-2012, 07:53 PM #2
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    Beautiful! One of these days I have to try making some scales out of some purple heart I have. Never tried that before, but I have a few old razors with scales in pretty bad shape..
    Isn't it kind of a neat feeling shaving with something that old? Makes you wonder who all of its owners were and what they did...
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    Wow, nice!!!!
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    I like it alot! Nice job!
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    Very nice work. I like the finish on the scales
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    I used teak oil to finish the scales.
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