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    Quote Originally Posted by Neil Miller View Post
    That is certainly a beautiful razor - congratulations.

    As a matter of interest, CM was a buyer and reseller, not a razor maker. Below is a pic of a Filly that was made especially for his company by JMP:

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    Great info Neil - Thanks

    I am wondering then, if C-M was only a "middleman" is it possible to determine who the actual manufacturer is?

    Best,

    Peter

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    Wow looks great and looks to be in great condition. If it were me I wouldn't restore it. I would want to keep it as close to its original form as possible. Aside from having it honed I wouldn't do anything. I guess just because of the fact its grandpas and I would want to preserve it. Thats just me though

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    I just got my grandfather's razor back from the restorer and couldn't wait to share the "after" photos (as promised). Apologies for the poor photo quality...it looks much better in person!



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    This razor was used by both my Grandfather ("Charlie the Barber") and my uncle/godfather before it came to me.

    In the end we (that is, the restorer, Bob Keyes from the great state of Tennessee, and I) decided to keep it as original as possible, hence the small cracks at the pivot pin which were there originally. Instead of swapping out the old scales for new ones, Bob trued the original scales which had been warped, polished the blade, taking care to leave the "black" of the tail and the red diamond, both of which I think give it character, did a general cleaning, and then honed it to shave readiness. I'm sure you'll agree that Bob did a magnificent job with it. It shaves beautifully by the way. There may be other stuff out there that's fancier, but I bet none are more special to their owner.
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    Came out really nice, thanks for sharing, Enjoy!

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    She's a great razor. I love these stories of family heirlooms. Would you consider posting your story in this club thread? http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...-jewels-3.html

    Peace,
    Jim

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    Looks awsome!

    I know the feeling. My Dad taught me to shave with his Grandfather's straight and then that razor was passed on to me. Some traditions are worth continuing.

    Steve

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