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    Here is my latest addition to "the big boys." A 9/8 Wostenholm partial wedge, in just about the nicest spalted maple you'll ever see, lined in ebony, with an ivory wedge. One of my new favorites

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    Beautiful!
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    That's absolutely fantastic - great looking collection too!

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    Great scales! Well done.
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    Sweet blade and outstanding scales Enjoy!
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    Stunning for sure
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    Are big blades good shavers? Do they have good steel?

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    Quote Originally Posted by proximus26 View Post
    Are big blades good shavers? Do they have good steel?
    Some are good, some are great, and some are less so. Totally depends on who made them, how well they are honed, etc.

    My top three shavers are all at the bigger end of the spectrum, but they were all made by mid-19th century Sheffield masters. The one posted here is a Wostenholm - it should be a fantastic shaver. Not just because it is big and wedge-y, but because it was made by a great razor maker.
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    Man, fantastic work ,and a total hoss
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    Quote Originally Posted by proximus26 View Post
    Are big blades good shavers? Do they have good steel?
    Big blades shave just as good as smaller shavers - they're just cooler and more fun to play with

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