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.


http://i.imgur.com/FPxPMDw.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/MtwMTNh.jpg

What a beautiful way to honor your great pet. That razor will be around you and your family for eons. CONGRATS on that awesome piece.

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Originally Posted by coachmike

What a beautiful way to honor your great pet. That razor will be around you and your family for eons. CONGRATS on that awesome piece.

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Thanks. I was thrilled that Robert's wife worked from real pictures of Grace. Robert kept sending me e-mails telling me that he was sorry for the delay but that Berni (his wife) was once again redoing the sketch because she wanted it to be just right since it was quite special to me. Robert is just a total class act all the way around.

Very nice. I like it alot.

As you may have guessed I too am a dog person. That is a great tribute and a nice razor all wrapped together.

Congratulations on your beautiful new razor. Robert and Berni have done world class work for you and your beloved Grace.

Very nice. I have one in the works too and it can't get here soon enough.



Mike

Absolutely amazing. A wonderful tribute to your friend.

Dave

Just beautiful

What a beautiful piece, and i love the sentiment attached to it. A true credit to the maker, its a work of art and what a great tribute to your dog . I am a big dog lover as well and with this razor she will be with you always.
Regards Mick.

Losing a pet is very hard and I sincerely hope you don't lose yours soon. Enjoy the razor but most importantly enjoy your pet while you have her. When it does finally come, make sure to consider cremation. Getting the ashes back after they pass is precious and pain relieving. I have mine on the mantle with a large portrait of him and look at it every day

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Originally Posted by mglindo

Very nice. I have one in the works too and it can't get here soon enough.

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This is my 3rd RW counting the SRP straight. They are all worth the wait. My 4th is already in the queue.

Wingdo, my friend, Robert is a class act, a gentleman and a fine artisan. Good show on your new razor. A seven-day Robert Williams set sounds delicious.

That is very nice. Enjoy!

Ok already so lets see a photo of your dog.

Dogs are the best. I much prefer the company of the average dog to that of the average human.

Had a Shep when I was younger. I'm telling you, that dog had a sense of humor. SUCH good dogs...

Doug congrats to you. What a wonderful razor Robert made for you! Truly something special.

I too have had the pleasure of working with (and talking to) Robert before and hopefully will again. He is a true gentleman in all senses of the word.

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Ok already so lets see a photo of your dog.

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Here's my favorite picture of Grace.

For a few years my wife and I were separated and living apart. A couple years after that a friend of mine at the time and I went to the annual IKC dog show at McCormick Place downtown and while wandering the show found a number of rescue groups. Lots of great dogs, but one caught my eye. It was a rescued Pit Bull from a wonderful program called the Chicago Court Case Dogs. Everyone was passing her by due to the scars on her face, and her hand cropped ears. She was the sweetest thing and a few days after the show her foster mom brought her over to my house to meet with Grace. After a brief introduction out front and a short walk, we brought them both into the backyard. This was the result:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...2012-03-12.jpg

The girls lived together for 3 years and are still the best of friends. Never a single issue between them.

What a beautiful piece of work. I have one RW razor and it is simply a great razor. And yes...Mr. Williams is a true gentleman who has both razor making and people skills. Great combination....

A beautiful pair indeed
I especially love your Blue girl you have for sure

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A beautiful pair indeed
I especially love your Blue girl you have for sure

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She (the pit) is the sweetest dog you can imagine. Considering the hell hole she came out of, she should hate people, but she's just a big lap dog with kisses for everyone.

Grace is 100% focused on me. She will say hi to people, but come straight back to my side. She's all about making sure I am OK. Another sweet dog, loves kids, but an incredible protector. She is only the second dog I have had who somehow knows exactly what I want when I say her name.

Doug, once, again, beautiful, my friend!

Beautiful razor and equally beautiful pups.