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I managed to snag Vlad's custom DD from ebay (with Bill Ellis' encouragement) and it is a nice piece of work. I believe he posted a few pictures sometime back and they don't compare to seeing up close.
I had the requisite shave (which was nice) and promptly oiled it back up and put it in its case until I can hone the damn thing.
Thanks Vlad and I look forward to your next project.
Vlad should compile a portfolio of his work just for us to drool over...
Vlad, you should be keeping track of the location of your works, too, so that when the museums call to exhibit, you can find them.
This thread needs pictures!
I think this is what you're looking for:Quote:
Originally Posted by Blade Wielder
http://www.writerferret.com/images/needpics.gif
-- Gary F.
Nice one Gary! I think Vlad should really put some pics in the gallery to show off his skills. He is a true craftsman.
Where did you get those cool animations!:)
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Originally Posted by gfoster
So you are the one that got it. I am happy to hear that you like it.
Please don't forget to leave me an e-bay feedback. I check this to see if the item has arrived. So was completely surprised to come across this thread while trying to catch up on SRP.
Now, it was not really shave ready, it will probably be much smoother when you touch it up on the hone. As far as I was concerned I just put a bevel on it and did minor honing. I list the restorations with "shave ready" as an option because I do not know if the new owners want the priviledge of being the first ones to hone and shave with their razors after a restoration.
I will probably provide future restorations as "shave ready" to make it simpler. Of course I will have to test shave with them to make sure they really are "shave ready". :D
http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/bill/bs1.jpgQuote:
I do not know if the new owners want the priviledge of being the first ones to hone and shave with their razors after a restoration.
:D :D
I am something of a Luddite (I use a straight razor after all) and my Brownie doesn't support USB. I will attempt to attach a few images I pulled from the auction for the time being. I especially like the custome glyph on the added to the blade.
[IMG]file://localhost/Users/mpurdy/Documents/My%20Downloads/razors/ba_3.JPG[/IMG]
[IMG]file://localhost/Users/mpurdy/Documents/My%20Downloads/razors/df_3.JPG[/IMG]
[IMG]file://localhost/Users/mpurdy/Documents/My%20Downloads/razors/fc_3.JPG[/IMG]
You got me Bill. :D, I thought it had sufficient "plausible deniability" to work.Quote:
Originally Posted by urleebird
The truth is, after I finish a restoration I just want to put it away and not touch the razor. Almost anything can cause more work due to rework so anything I do with it stresses me out.
I only relax after the razor is in the new owner's hands and he is satisfied with the purchase.
From now on I am going to sell my razors "shave ready."