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10-20-2013, 03:10 AM #81Senior Member
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Thanks Zak...it is in really nice condition. A lucky find for sure...I am always amazed how well this 180+ year old tool shaves every time it goes into my rotation for a day or 2.
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11-30-2013, 06:30 PM #82I love Burls....... and Acrylic
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A 9/8 Greaves that I cleaned up a bit. Shaves great and looks awesome. I may have to try and get more of these guys.
Burls, Girls, and all things that Swirl....
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12-13-2013, 02:01 PM #83Senior Member
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My Greaves
I think both anterior to 1826 (punch "Sheaf Works" not present)
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12-14-2013, 08:12 PM #84Captain ARAD.
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The Greaves razors that used the fencing foils design were (IMO) made after 1830. For a good while, Sheaf Works was pressed into the scales rather than the razor itself, and some simply didn't mention it. Originally Posted by altus
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I think both anterior to 1826 (punch "Sheaf Works" not present)
-Zak Jarvis. Writer. Artist. Bon vivant.
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12-14-2013, 08:18 PM #85Senior Member
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Thanks. After 1830 it is more consistent with the style of the blade. Originally Posted by Voidmonster
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12-14-2013, 08:25 PM #86Captain ARAD.
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It's my favorite period of their production. Originally Posted by altus
-Zak Jarvis. Writer. Artist. Bon vivant.
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03-01-2014, 10:20 PM #87barba crescit caput nescit
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Saw this razor, took my breath away, been looking for one ever since. Photo's from the Gentleman's Den.
W.M. Greaves and Sons - Fine Indian Steel - For Barber's Use.
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03-01-2014, 11:02 PM #88Senior Member
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A very early one from Greaves, as well as a near-new Indian Steel razor, c. 1830s.
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05-03-2014, 04:08 AM #89Member
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Here's my old Greaves. It could use a little more polishing but the shave is a beautiful thing! Nothing like a big old wedge to just mow the whiskers. It has an eagle etched on it with the words American Razor.
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06-03-2014, 03:20 AM #90barba crescit caput nescit
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My first Greaves, an interesting razor to be sure, looking forward to it's arrival. Scales are damaged a bit near a pin, but it's all original according to the seller and will stay that way.
Greaves and Son's, 7/8, Fine Indian Steel Razors.
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