Thread: OCD Custom swayback in abalone

Originally Posted by Deckard

Hi Bob,Proud dosn't even begin to describe it. Over the moon is the expression we use.She looks fantastic, better than I could have imagined, hope you enjoyed making this one.Thanks so much Bob, I can't wait to try her out.Joey Gargano

Sweet! A happy ending! Brings a tear to the old eye!

Might fine work Bob. Very nice. Anyone would be proud to have this one as one of their regular shavers I would imagine.

Stu

Originally Posted by Str8Raz0r

Might fine work Bob. Very nice. Anyone would be proud to have this one as one of their regular shavers I would imagine.

Stu

Thanks Stu, I hope so. It's going to a mighty fine man. I hope he likes it as much as I hated parting with it.

Bob

A few years back I received a personalised bone scaled swayback in the post. Bob's note said he wanted the razor to go to a good home.
Not only was I impressed by Bob's generosity(As this kind of thing usually dosn't happen to me), but I was very impressed by the shave quality the razor gave. In fact I knew I had to own another and the wait began.
I prefer the bigger blade and Bobs style is right up my street, the balance and heft is spot on for me.
The grinding is also very impressive, I would say almost full hollow on the green abalone, bevel is really thin.
I own a few top notch shavers by which I benchmark everything else I own amongst which include a filli and W&B. Having touched up the edge to my favourite stone to comapare like for like, I have to say that this razor shaves every bit as good as my best razors.
For someone who wants something unique and personal I cannot recommend the quality of these razors enough.
Bob is also very generous with his knowledge and the razor on the right is a work in progress made so far using the stock removal methods that Bob has taught me.

I'm delighted with the razor.
Thanks Bob
Joey

Thanks Joey, very kind words. I'm happy that you're happy.



Bob