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Thread: NOS Wonderedge just arrived

  1. 08-22-2013, 02:44 PM #41
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    It looks pretty good! I see a spot of pitting, cannot do anything about it IMO, too thin a blade. I still see a slight frown. Get it to someone who can fix that and hone it.
    Shave away!
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    Definitely a beautiful razor.
    "Call me Ishmael"
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  4. 08-22-2013, 02:47 PM #43
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    It that is a frown (and not some camera distortion) and it does look like it is, then is this still possible that this is a NOS razor?
    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    It looks pretty good! I see a spot of pitting, cannot do anything about it IMO, too thin a blade. I still see a slight frown. Get it to someone who can fix that and hone it.
    Shave away!
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  5. 08-22-2013, 02:48 PM #44
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lemur View Post
    I agree, on a pure collectors forum they probably tell you to never take it out of the box.
    I don't really get those guys, to save something in a pristine condition, yes, but to never even see it?
    That's probably why I'm not on a collector's forum! Straight razors were made to shave with and by jove some of them do one heck of a good job at that!!
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  6. 08-22-2013, 03:24 PM #45
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    Oh well. Not an NOS. Live n learn. Fortunately, I have a great sharpener in town to fix this.
    Still happy to have a pretty specimen.
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    You know why it's called a Wonderedge? Cause it's wonder you paid so much for it.

    I would never buy something like that for display. Use it.
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    Welcome to the Wonderclub i use mine and its a great shaver.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pikadon View Post
    Great discussion guys. Thanks for your input.
    Here are some photos. First time taking shots of a razor.
    I noticed some pitting that was not evident in the seller photos. It's not as pristine as I thought...
    There is hone wear as well on the spine...MODERATE though it might be... AND WHAT LOOKS LIKE A SLIGHT FROWN??? I would say 'mint'...but definitely not 'NOS' which unless I am mistaken means: "NEW OLD STOCK".

    Nevertheless it is a real Beauty, and it should be used. They are simply wonderful shavers and should be enjoyed tactilely as well as visually.
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  12. 08-22-2013, 06:03 PM #49
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobH View Post
    The answer is easy after you have determined if you are a "serious" collector or not.

    Bob
    well said...first in my collection I've taken a sec to think about. gonna get this sucker un-frowned and use it!
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  13. 08-22-2013, 06:17 PM #50
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pikadon View Post
    well said...first in my collection I've taken a sec to think about. gonna get this sucker un-frowned and use it!
    While I now hone my own and for others, I Highly Recommend that you send it to a Pro to have it examined and the frown removed and then properly honed! I have a favorite, PM me if you would like a recommendation!

    Once you know what it 'should' shave like, you will have a reference for the future!
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