Thread: My New Razor

Well since everyone else seems to be posting about their new razors, I figured I would post pictures of the razor I just bought from Bill for my birthday (early bday present), even though I havent gotten it yet (its in the mail). I figured those of you who dont check the restoration forum would still appreciate it

I cant wait to try it out this week when it shows up!!!!!

Here is Bill's Description:

the good news is that I threw this together using a 7/8 Joseph Rodgers blade. Before the turn of the century, I'm thinkin'. I doubt it had ever been used. The original horn scales got bug-bit. Therefore, I decided to dress it up a tiny with some of my freshly cut desert ironwood. (you will be seeing more of these soon)

I threw a thick CA finish on the brilliant gold wood before it had a chance to darken much from being exposed to oxygen. The CA (super glue) was like adding a coat of glass to this astounding wood. It is impossible to photograph... for me anyway.

It melts hair off. This razor could very well be the favorite in ANY rotation. I thought I would give that person who wanted it, and he knows who he is, the first shot at it. After that I'll take offers. No offers from here, then it goes on ebay or my site.

The bad news... it's not cheap. But I think you might have guessed that.

And Pics of course:






I'll post my own pics and a shave report next week...the antici....pation is killing me lol

Originally Posted by JLStorm

I figured I would post pictures of the razor I just bought from Bill for my birthday

Not too mention his birthday!

Originally Posted by JLStorm

I figured those of you who dont check the restoration forum would still appreciate it

I reckon you figured right. That's a nice razor right thar!

Very cool Josh. And it's a wedge too.

JL,

What a razor! Damn, Bill Ellis is a
master. Outstanding work Bill, You Rule....


Terry

Cool razor Josh. I know that you will enjoy it to shave with or just to look at LOL. Bill does a great job doesn't he.

I'd give it a 10 out of 10 provided it shaves as nice as it looks, which I'm willing to bet it does.

X

Birthday Present,? you must be on a good wicket,I`m lucky is I get a pair of socks,
Dam nice razor,I`m suitably impressed.
Is that the green eyed monster knocking (now I`m showing my age)
Kind regards peter

There is no doubt Bill is an artist. That is a beautiful razor I hope to have one that nice someday.

Originally Posted by bg42

Birthday Present,? you must be on a good wicket,I`m lucky is I get a pair of socks,
Dam nice razor,I`m suitably impressed.
Is that the green eyed monster knocking (now I`m showing my age)
Kind regards peter

well its a birthday present to myself

It arrived today its beautiful and bill put his name in the blade which makes it that much better....Im going to take it for a test drive tonight or tomorrow morning...Im VERY excited the photos just dont do it justice especially not the scales!