A personal Robert Williams
I should start off by stating that Robert Williams razors are my absolute favorite. I am slowly working on a 7 day set. Very slowly.
I am a huge dog person, and Grace (my German Shepherd) is getting on in years. She turned 8 in July. She is the best dog I have ever had (over 50 years) and I wanted something special to always be able to remember her by. This summer I commissioned Robert to make me a custom with the following specs:
7/8 French Point
Satin finish on blade
Ivory Scales
Black Horn wedge
Paw Print engraving on the spine
A portrait of Grace scrimshawed on the scales
I had expected the razor in time for my birthday in September, but Robert's wife was just never happy with her drawings of Grace's portrait. She was working from a few pics of her, and she kept thinking she got this or that wrong. Looking at her sketchpad she must have done at least a dozen portraits before coming up with one she liked. Robert sent me the pics Friday. I can't wait for this special razor to arrive.
For those who have never worked with Robert, all I can say is he is simply wonderful to deal with. A total class act and a true asset to the community.
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