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C Congreve 9/8
I happened upon this huge blade which was obviously rescaled in Bakelite. Being on an oldie kick these days, I researched it as best I could and started a thread in the razors forum, here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ted-steel.html
I was set straight about it by Mr. Neil Miller (Thanks, Neil!) and some levity ensued! (er..Thanks Wullie!)
I decided to try and keep it as close to period as possible and shave with it, so I used these donor scales and collars from an old Echo razor with bad pitting. While the front side of the blade was nearly perfect, the back side had some pitting. I hand sanded until I felt enough was enough. The pinning job was a real nightmare as the tang was way off from the spine. Twisted and off-camber. Magnified considerably by the big blade!
Several attempts with grinding here and there and adding/subtracting spacers were needed until it finally closed center. The problems ended there as it honed up with beautiful feedback on the stones and a tiny, even bevel using only one layer of tape.
It turned out quite authentic, I feel. My first shave with it will be my Sunday SOTD! :D It will also be a nice birthday present as to-morrow is mine!
Thanks,
Tom
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I like it, it looks period correct to me. The scales and washers look like they belong on the blade. That is a razor with a capital R, it is a chunk of steel.
Charlie
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Great looking razor! My bet is you get a great shave as well.
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nice job, looks much better in those scales, well done.
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Beautiful tom, just beautiful!
Regards,
Neil
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Great work. That is a serious straight razor. Happy Birthday and I hope you enjoy many good shaves with her.
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Nice! Definitely a great way to start a birthday - have great one.
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That is a beast of a razor! Let us know how the shave goes. Nice work.
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Good work, I'm liking your big Momma blade.
Jamie