19th Century and 21st Century boys

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My two current razors, a 19th century Abram Brooksbank Defiance, full hollow 6/8 with horn scales. It’s younger cousin is a Boker Tree Brand 5/8 with their micarta scales. I love the weight of the old boy, the finish is far superior.

Nice! I'd go for the Brooksbank all day long.

A lot nicer than what I started with. Nice razors.

Careful, they multiply...

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Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

Nice! I'd go for the Brooksbank all day long.

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In truth I bought the Boker as a standby razor, for when, or if, I have to send my AB to get honed. I wanted a decent quality, but not extravagantly expensive razor to practice honing and experimenting with stropping with pastes etc.

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Originally Posted by TomP30

In truth I bought the Boker as a standby razor, for when, or if, I have to send my AB to get honed. I wanted a decent quality, but not extravagantly expensive razor to practice honing and experimenting with stropping with pastes etc.

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They both look like they will take an easy edge. Just remember to tape the spine when practice honing.

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Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

They both look like they will take an easy edge. Just remember to tape the spine when practice honing.

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My new present to myself has been a four sided paddle strop from TIE, complete with diamond pastes, I’m really impressed with this piece, puts a superb edge on the Boker.