Thread: The Zowada Team

OK, I'm in.

For three years I've patiently been watching ebay in hopes of snaring a Zowada SR, I was getting pretty depressed with the rising price of the razors at Classic Shaving...they were getting further and further out of my budget, and I was so sure the bidding would break $1000 or higher with TZ's now going for $1500 to $2500, so I didn't have high hopes. I almost got it for $250 but someone put a last second bid in driving it up to $616(I'll bet it was a SRP member). Either way, I now have to figure out how to keep my wife from finding out how much I spent or she'll use a part of my anatomy as a human strop.

I suspect the razor is an earlier piece, 4/8 half hollow with what appears to be Cocobolo scales. Certainly one of his more understated designs but beggars can't be choosers. The seller claimed it was from the estate of a collector(anyone know anything about that?) I sent photos to Tim asking if he could give me a history on the razor but have not heard back from him yet. I'd welcome any feedback.

Update...Tim just PM'd me and said that this razor was among the very first 10 straight razors he ever made for resale back in May 2007. I'm sending it to him tomorrow for honing.

Hello!

Pretty excited to be able to post with you all. I was planning on writing Tim Zowada about getting a custom blade made when I checked with SRD and saw this SR. It was exactly what I wanted and then some. Its fantastic from the scales to the spanish point. Perfect blend of function and form.

-SMD

Watch out ShadowMD, Tim hones an edge that is so sharp it will draw blood before it touches your skin. I've got a permanent scar on my cheek from the first time my TZ touched my face... I wasn't prepared for it! Enjoy!

Absolutely stunning Zowada SMD. Congratulations, you are in for a real treat.

I am to happy to finally be part of this prestigious club!

Today I received my 9/8ths square point with ivory inlaid tang and ebony scales. The thing is a beast! I couldn't believe how sharp it was!

Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics, but it's all I have right




Hopefully I did those pictures right.

Question : What starts with Z and has stripes?

Answer : Ask anyone from this club, they'll tell ya

Beautiful razors guys, I'm envious.

Cheers,
Paul

Hey ShadowMD, I have your razor's twin! I contacted Tim directly through his website and worked with him on the design of that blade. And by that I mean, I gave him a crappy drawing of what I had in my mind's eye and he turned it into art. He said he always makes 2 with a new design in case something goes south. One came to me, the other I see, ended up with you. Glad you are enjoying yours, I know I love mine

Hi All,

I was fortunate to obtain a 6/8 and 5/8, both wonderful shavers.