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I've just received an email from Robert letting me know my razor is now ready & i have to share it or i might burst!
8/8 Mirror polished HCS blade with Mammoth scales.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks Robert. It's perfect! Now the longest wait, while it ships to me!
That is a massive razor well deserving of the mammoth ivory. And a long tail to boot.
Nice.
Lovely razor. I know you will love it. ! :tu
Looks fantastic, I bet you can't wait.
Truly beautiful man! looks like it would take a big set of paws to wield that monster.
Red
I love it already! Since i first saw his work, i've thought that a RW would suit mammoth scales perfectly. I'm really happy with the way it's looking in Roberts photo's!
It's been a while since i ordered it, but the last couple of weeks have been the longest part. I've got a feeling they'll be surpassed by the time it takes to reach me here.
I hope my paws are up to it. Maybe i should read up on two handed shaving techniques? :D
This is so beautiful, I cannot even think, LOL
Just stare at it and want want want... :)
Very, very cool razor. Hope one day I will also reach Roberts level.
Wow, that is outstanding! Congrats on what is definately an heirloom piece right there!
Joe
Thats Just superb.
I will have to save up & make the reach for one of his Razors ,every time I see a pic of one it just gets the RAD kicked into top gear.
That or something like it may even prompt me to go down to One razor. ( maybe:hmmm:)
Paul
Positive stuff so far. Thanks everyone!
It's a great feeling to be able to play a role in the design & then have the artist & craftsman put it all together. It's pretty much exactly as i'd imagined it would be, while i've been thinking about what i wanted from it over the past months.
I'll see how it goes before i contemplate just one razor!
I'm honing a Torrey right now for a friend. I was going to shave with it when finished, but I think I'll shave with my RW instead. It's been a while.
Thanks for sharing. I really love the spine work!
Steve
Thanks, guys. Ben, I expect you're going to really like the shaves you're going to get from this razor. :) Let me know how it goes, huh? :D
I will do Robert. I'm expecting smoooth!
Congrats, man! Very handsome razor.
Damn, that Williams guys makes some sweet looking razors :D
Thanks. I just got out of the shower and now I have drool all over me and my desk.
That is a very fine looking razor and anyone would be very proud to own it! Execellent workmanship Robert! :rock:
After you have it in your hands for a few days you need to send it around to all of us to try! :D Please!?
Wow!
Also, WOW!
It's a great looking razor -- all the way around!
Ben, did you get a 1/4 hollow or wedge?
What can I say, except that it is an iconic masterpiece whose glory will never fade. Congratulations!
that is a beautiful work of art and craftsmanship
but it is making the wait for mine seem longer
maybe just 2-3 more months now
Joed, I'm thinking maybe rent it out weekly 'till it's paid for!
xChris, AFAIK it's a 1/4 hollow. I was getting a bit too involved & had to let Robert loose some how.
Thanks everyone. I can't wait to take it for a run & see what all the fuss is about!
Every time i look at the photo's it just get's better. I love a thumbnotch!
That is a sweet looking razor, the file work looks like a stairway to heaven. Let me know how that baby shaves:)
Crom
You have a winner! The design flows very nicely.:gl:
All I can think of to say is the same two words my son used to describe "The Dark Night." Holy sh*t!
Ben: Wait until you shave with it. It is like butter, I call mine the miracle blades. I have two, soon to get my third one in the next day or two from John Crowley. They are perfectly balanced and shave like a dream. You are a very lucky guy in getting a "Mona Lisa" (a Robert Williams razor, a wonderful guy). Gook luck and enjoy, Juan.Quote:
Originally Posted by ben.mid
Its a behemoth, fitting it has ma mammoth bone for scales.
I have big hands, but it might be too big for me, It is quite a work of art.
I'd be more inclined to mount or frame her, rather then shave with...hehe
best of luck!
cheers
David
I just ordered one and will wait until its ready. I am one lucky guy!
Pabster
It's arrived!
I'm about to go lather up right now & take it for a jaunt!
It weighs in at just over 3.5oz & has the most perfect balance.
Thanks for all the comments. Glad you all liked it! :D
Ben, that is one beautiful razor. Here is hoping you enjoy every moment it is in your hand.
Lewis
Ben,
They are beautiful and I hope the shaving performance meets your expectations.
Pabster
Pabster, my initial thoughts are this.
Although the razor is a weighty beast, the balance is so good that this isn't an issue.
I stropped the razor, but apart from that i used it as it arrived from Robert. The shave itself was comfortable, but to be honest i think i can get it shaving even smoother.
The long tail meant that it's still highly manoueverable despite being the largest blade i've used! The grip was very secure due to the deeply jimped thumbnotch & the linked arrow filework is gorgeous! I'm very happy with it!
On a negative note, I've noticed that although the blade was wiped down immediately after the shave there were a few water spots already that will need a quick polish.
Finally, when the razor arrived & i took it out of the box there were two little marks where the scales had contacted the toe of the blade. When i looked closer i found these to be slight corrosion. I contacted Robert immediately to let him know & he responded to my email in around a minute (despite being on the verge of leaving for a holiday). He's going to resolve it when he returns.
I've never seen this happen to any of his other work posted here & i'm guessing i've just been pretty unlucky! I'll ask him what can be done about preventing the water spotting at the same time. I wasn't hanging about, so i'm not sure why it did that.
Photo's when Robert's made it perfect again, as it was when it was posted to me.
Thanks Lewis. Is it enough to tempt you away from a Friodur though?!:D
Ben, on the water spots, I have heard hard water does it. I don't know if I have hard water where I am but I too get those spots, particularly on mirror polished blades. I have learned to accept them and I just don't worry about them as there is nothing I can do about it. (I am not into polishing a shaving sharp razor until it is dull and needs honing again) If you figure something out please post it. In the meanwhile maybe someone else will be along who has solved the problem.
Hard water here too. Maybe i'll have to get the water supply softened to keep it lovely, or shave with imported bottled stuff!
Ben, I also have a mirror polish CS RW blade -- living in London the water is very hard and yes, one does have to be thorough with drying afterwards. After drying, I'll strop it on linen for 10 passes just to be extra sure the edge is 100% dry.
A little Maas will take the water marks off no problem at all.