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10-13-2011, 01:06 AM #1Irrelevant
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Short razors
All 3 of these razors arrived at my door in the last week and a half, a Top Flight, a Robeson Shur-Edge, and a Duck -- all with blades measuring 2 1/2" - 2 5/8", shoulder to tip. None look butchered, all have terrific edges .... just ...short.
Are these original length? Or did I receive 3 modified razors?Don't get hung up on hanging hairs.
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10-13-2011, 01:08 AM #2what Dad calls me
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How much distance is there between the tip of the blade and the wedge when closed?
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10-13-2011, 01:22 AM #3Irrelevant
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Nothing consistent, nothing extreme -- Robeson = 1/2", TopFlight = 1/4", Duck = 3/8". No guarantees that the Robeson is in original scales.
Don't get hung up on hanging hairs.
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10-13-2011, 09:45 AM #4Senior Member
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Try asking in the customs and restoration area
Jeff
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10-13-2011, 03:28 PM #5
Anyone make out what the second line of print on the duck says?
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10-13-2011, 04:15 PM #6Senior Member
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I have one like that and it says "Special No. 1"
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10-13-2011, 04:23 PM #7Who's that guy think he is...
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Thats the same thing I read from the picture. ( I have one too...lol)
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10-14-2011, 03:57 PM #8
That was their most popular model really made for trade use.
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10-14-2011, 05:24 PM #9
The Special #1 will be sweet. I have one, and a Bresduck Dwarf - I think they're the same w/ different stamps. They measured .010" thick, placing them safely in the extra hollow clan. You'll find them wonderful shavers.
You may recall a post from Lynn, saying he found he got more nicks from the longer razors. I like the shorties.
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