Thread: Bengall's Band of Brothers

They are some nice razors there Substance, Carl!!
I have some similar razors as well. I have one that is almost the same style as yours there Substance, though mine doesnt have any stamping on the reverse side so its most likely a bit older, it has the same style horn scales and lead wedge as well, the main difference being its a half hollow grind. its on my bench to have a full clean up atm so ill post some pics here when its done :-)

Carl, I also have a nice cast steel bengall in my resto pile. Its just waiting on me to get some more skill at restoring so I can give it the treatment I am imagining.

I am working on restoring one now. I have some pitting that is being stubborn but can not wait to complete it and shave. I believe it will be a beauty. I will post photos soon.

Bengall club members, Here is my newest addition cleaned up. Glad to become a member of this club. This razor seems like it will be amazing. Does anyone know what version this is or what it might be? Other than being a Bengall from England, I know nothing about it. I will hone it up this weekend. Thank you in advance.

Great job - the jimps look stunning! Pity about the cracks in scales but it sure has character.

Originally Posted by Suavio

Great job - the jimps look stunning! Pity about the cracks in scales but it sure has character.

I like the scales, even with the cracks. They are functional and look good overall. Thanks for words of encouragement.

Here my offering just picked it up last week. It only a basic but it cleaned up well and shaves even better.

Wow that is the most beautiful razor I've ever seen! I just purchased a Bengall online from ebay. It's a little dirty but hopefully with some polishing I can make it look as good as yours. Great job mate!

Here is a 7/8 Bengall extra hollow to which I have given huon pine scales and a queen ebony wedge. The old scales were shot, and mismatched as well, so no loss there. After setting the bevel on Shapton GS 1000 I honed it up on the Norton 4k/8K and finished on a Shapton Pro 12000. It now shaves very smoothly indeed - I'd rate it among the best razors I own. I'd had the blade for about 3 years before I got round to the rescale and hone.

This is my latest Bengal 3/4. This is as I brought it and I will clean it up it is in very good condition overall but has a very small chip in the edge that will hone out.

Looks very fine this Huge Bengall. I had a few Bengalls, but i never seen in this size.