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Thread: Brown Razor Works 6/8 Barber's Notch, 1/2 hollow, Jade G10 Scales Arrived!

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    Default Brown Razor Works 6/8 Barber's Notch, 1/2 hollow, Jade G10 Scales Arrived!

    The pics largely speak for themselves, but I cannot say enough about the quality of this razor! The single stabilized grind is beautiful and the mirror finish is flawless. The overall razor is pretty light, and the scales are elegantly thin yet still very rigid. The blade centers perfectly in the scales and the pinning is just right....the blade moves with ease but won't under its own weight. The jimps on the top and bottom of the tang are just enough to provide grip, not so much that you really feel them other than just as a reference point. As for the hone....simply flawless. This razor really is worth every penny paid! Enough words....pics really tell the tale far better than I every could. To Brian, many thanks for the quick and courteous service and shipping. A stand-up operation in every sense of the word!
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    Beautiful job.
    Hows the shave, or is it held back for tomorrow.
    Dont know who brian is, but kudos to him, and congrats to you[emoji6]
    Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by outback View Post
    Beautiful job.
    Hows the shave, or is it held back for tomorrow.
    Dont know who brian is, but kudos to him, and congrats to you[emoji6]
    Shave will happen in a few short hours! There is no possible way this one will disappoint.

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    Very nice!

    -mikeo

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    I just knew you couldn't wait.
    Im that way when i restore a razor.
    Like a kid in candy store[emoji1]
    Mike

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    Nice piece, not sure that “shoulderless” is an accurate descriptor through.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrDalton View Post
    Nice piece, not sure that “shoulderless” is an accurate descriptor through.
    To be fair, there is a single stabilizer, though it is pretty slight.

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    Looks nice, not much on the slash-cut tip thing. If it was an oldie, it would have been broken.

    I suppose I am too old-fashioned?
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    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out".
    I rest my case.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    Looks nice, not much on the slash-cut tip thing. If it was an oldie, it would have been broken.

    I suppose I am too old-fashioned?
    I have a similar configuration with a TI Festonne 7/8 I purchased some time ago....they call it "Hook Nose" and in their design it is a bit more like a Spanish point. In this case that nose is a exaggerated barbers notch. I like the style personally, and totally agree that if this were still a "tool" in the traditional sense that point wouldn't last a minute! Fortunately for this razor, it will be spoiled and pampered as long as I own it!

    Having said all of that, I took it for a test drive last evening. What a gem. BBS in 2 passes (I normally only do 2 due to sensitive skin). Plenty of audible feedback, which was nice for a half-hollow. A very well balanced razor and the edge is smooth and silky by any standard.

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    Brian's latest work on this series of razors is just superb. They shave perfectly and are sweet to just look at. You cannot find another newly made straight that comes close to Brown's quality for the money spent. Enjoy.
    Bob

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