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    Just picked up my own Kropp and very excited to restore and re-scale, can already tell she's going to be a beauty. Harrygr, the scales on yours are exactly what I'm looking for, will see if I can imitate those.

    I also own a blade that I suspect to be an older Kropp, without Kropp branding (rather with the name of the barber shop). Will post pictures shortly.

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    So I ended up going for a restore of some horn scales for my KROPP, detailed here - http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...ined-horn.html

    Here's a before and after pic - love the simplicity of KROPPs:

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    Managed to pick up a Kropp for under £10! Got to re-scale tho. And clean up the blade. But I'm Game....

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    Here's my KROPP collection so far. I have 4/8 up to 7/8, just need to 8/8 for the set. I've found them all great shavers and easy razors to hone, which is what a novice like me needs.
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    Can I join your club ?

    Made in England, ground in Hamburg...




    with Ivory scales...






    times seven...






    Cheers,
    Rob

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    Can I join your club ?

    Your in times seven! Fantastic set and a great find. Where did you find such a pristine set? If it was on ebay I can't believe, I missed it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by williamc View Post
    Where did you find such a pristine set? If it was on ebay I can't believe, I missed it.

    I picked it up from


    Straight Razors - Razor Restorations and Sales

    I don't believe any have been used yet.


    Cheers,
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    Two Kropps and a Kabeso:
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    Kropps are 8/8ths and the Kabeso from the same blank is 7/8ths
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    7/8" - it's a big feller.

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