C Congreve 9/8

**sharptonn** · 09-28-2012, 08:12 PM

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!

It will also be a nice birthday present as to-morrow is mine!
Thanks,
Tom

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**Baxxer** · 09-28-2012, 08:18 PM

It looks new, very nice.

**spazola** · 09-28-2012, 08:24 PM

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

**nipper** · 09-28-2012, 08:28 PM

Great looking razor! My bet is you get a great shave as well.

**Grazor** · 09-28-2012, 08:53 PM

nice job, looks much better in those scales, well done.

**Neil Miller** · 09-28-2012, 11:47 PM

Beautiful tom, just beautiful!

Regards,
Neil

**lz6** · 09-29-2012, 12:12 AM

Great work. That is a serious straight razor. Happy Birthday and I hope you enjoy many good shaves with her.

**Malacoda** · 09-29-2012, 01:39 PM

Nice! Definitely a great way to start a birthday - have great one.

**ryanjewell** · 09-29-2012, 03:32 PM

That really is lovely...
What is the weight of the ol' gal?

**sharptonn** · 09-30-2012, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by ryanjewell

That really is lovely...
What is the weight of the ol' gal?

Thanks! I hung it from 2 different gram scales and they concur at about 75 grams!

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