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Well, new to me.
Thanks to Scag315 for the coffin box and sleeve. Unexpected and welcome.
Nice scores
Very nice catch. I'm always excited about new razors
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Originally Posted by Substance
Yup . . . will likely rescale the Libby and Harlow at some point, but there's no rush. W&B will eventually get a freshening hone from Val, but for now, both are supposed to be shave ready, so I am going to test that out this week.Quote:
Originally Posted by nicknbleeding
Nothing like a new addition to the collection arriving, regardless of whether it's proper new or just new to us.
I really like the old bone scales.Quote:
Originally Posted by Orville
Why size is the Plymouth rock? Looks nice and chunky.
As do I, but they are almost as thin as the edge of the blade (well, not really, but you know what I mean) and slightly pinched. Like I said, not in a rush, but some day it will get new scales.Quote:
Originally Posted by 57vert
It's a full 15/16 out by the toe (before the curl you see in the pic), and a solid 14/16 near the heel. Gave a decent shave right out of the packaging . . . just gave it 30 passes on a slip of leather that is not yet glued to a paddle.Quote:
Originally Posted by DireStraights
All in all, I am very happy with the purchase, so nothing more needs to be said on that front. Wednesday night I will be trying the Wade & Butcher that arrived from the same seller. This will be my first W&B shave, and it's a hollow grind, too. Looking forward to that.
I like that too! Nice ones!
Nice finds!
Nice pick ups! I like the bone scales, too bad they are so thin. I usually end up re-scaling new blades, to me it makes them "mine"
I like getting new ones also well maybe not so new. I to get the ones that need a little something. now I do know my limits. rust but not too deep. I've gotten so my scale making is not too bad. and the honing well I can shave without those big ole crocodile tears. when I get through I let them go and find a new toy to play with. and it starts all over again. some of these I do keep but most I find new homes for. for me that's just part of the fun of straights.
Well, I am not to the point of making scales. I am just getting started on sharpening my own. If the W&B needs it, I will send it out for a pro to look after, but the L&H was bought with the idea of learning to sharpen a smiley blade when the time comes. Scales stay for now, but who knows what I will do the next time there's a meet?
Nice couple of razors!
Making scales is part of the fun, and empowerment of this craft, IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Orville
Fun and easy to make and they don't count as scales till they wrap around the steel. So no harm in making some, tossing them and making more.
I've shaped down some of that hemlock you gave me. They are rough shaped scales needing final fine shaping to their intended blade.
Happy to give them to you as a first set to either finish, or copy on your journey mate.
Could make your first set a matched razor and brush, hypothetically.
Great looking blades BTW. Love me some thin bone scales. The few I have, I enjoy immensely.
Cheers.
You really are trying to lead me down a dark path, aren't you? :thinking: It is an intriguing idea.
As I was led, so I both follow and lead, hehe.
3 years ago, never would have thought I'd be doing this, nor doing this to the level I have started to do this.
Shave, scent, stone, soaps, strop, scales, history, metallurgy, all co-mingling into a very satisfying hobby that spans more time than a crappy electric shave ever did..
It's a blast. :0
Must . . . resist . . . :jedi: you'll never get me to join the Dark side!!!
I thought I had slowed down, have 3 coming out of the pipe at Vals and another incoming from Bruno made from some pieces of rare Tamahagane steel I found several months ago...it is true...razors and stuff are like the Borg - resistance is futile!
what is that on the bevel of your Plymouth rockQuote:
Originally Posted by Orville
So it's YOU that's keeping him from getting to my Wade & Butcher? Dropping off at least one more when I pick up that one, myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
Love the Borg quote. Have it on my Nissan cube.
Cat hair . . . we have four . . . they shed. Wife will not allow HHT testing on them, however.Quote:
Originally Posted by whoever
ah good , i have the same issues :( at least weknow it isn' defective :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Orville
Nope . . . only the CATS are defective . . . spoiledbrats. The L&H shaved very nicely.
do not let them help you shave , it can be painfull, as one thinks its a cute idea to bat the blade into your chinQuote:
Originally Posted by Orville
Yup - I learned that real quick when one of the cats jumped onto my sink area then attempted to vault onto the window sill, all flying right past my face while shaving...almost had some diced Kitty for dinner...door stays closed now...Quote:
Originally Posted by whoever
, then all laugh at you for a week while it heels, odd , it take quite a bit of restraints to take a blade to the chin and not kill the one that put it thereQuote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
That was almost two years ago...his tail has since grown back.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by whoever
A Bruno blade made from vintage Tamahagane,,,Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
dude,, you just might be my hero.. lol.. One piece or traditional straight?
you got lucky, I was the only one injured in my ordealQuote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
I found some pieces of old Tamahagane steel, sections of antique samurai swords called the nakago sections...he has just finished one and it shipping it to Val...not sure of the exact dating on the steel but believe at least 300 years old.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeB52
Yep.....................isn't it a certain level of satisfaction when ya get a "new" straight? I might not be brand new but it's new to you & that's all that counts.
Great score!
Our (neutered) male likes to join me when I soak in the tub. He lays against the warm metal. He will also head butt me for attention. When it is a shave day the door gets closed firmly. He is quite annoyed at this, but it beats bleeding.Quote:
Originally Posted by whoever
you're still not forgiven for holding up my resto with Val . . . :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
I got hooked on Genco's and have purchased 4 in the last month. The blades are amazing. I got one that dates back over 60 years with the original everything. Looks brand new. Was in the original box. Some others needed work but shave great. You can really collect some vintage razors at reasonable prices.
:roflmao:yQuote:
Originally Posted by jkatzman
I do too like getting new razors! Speaking of........I need something to come in the mail so I can say this!!
Got any pics???Quote:
Originally Posted by jkatzman
Good one Trevor! Just funning' with ya jkatzman.Quote:
Originally Posted by whoever
just thought i should point out most straights are over 60 years old nowQuote:
Originally Posted by engine46