Thread: 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.

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.

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.

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.