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    Default New acquisition. Very excited.

    So went put hunting and found this pretty little guy sitting in a pile of less than appealing straights. Picked up the coffin and got quite excited seeing its size.

    Its an Ashton and Jackson 8/8 improved silver steel wedge. it is in all original state. Scales are translucent honey horn with brass bullseye washers. no damage to the scales except for minimal warping and some dirt.

    Has anyone heard of the manufacturer? I haven't heard of them before. Any info on it would be great. I LOVE knowing a little about each blade I own.

    And now for the porn!!!

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    Nice find! I love the shape of that blade.

    I'm afraid I can't help with any info on the maker, but I will suggest giving those scales a bath in neatsfoot oil. I suspect they'll look even better.


    It was in original condition, faded red, well-worn, but nice.
    This was and still is my favorite combination; beautiful, original, and worn.
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    LOVE THE BLADES LINES AND FLOW.THATS GOING TO BE AN AWSOME R AND R. DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ON THE HISTORY OF EM BUT WOW FAT BLADE MAN. I GUESS YOU COULD SAY I LIKE THE SYLE. THATS A GOOD FIND. I USED TO REALLY WATCH FOR THE POPULAR NAMES BUT HAVE PICKED UP MANY NO NAMES RECENTLY CAUSE I JUST REALLY LIKED THE LOOKS. THATS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT. THE FIND, THE RESTORATION, THE HONE AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST THE SHAVE!!!! GOOD FIND MY FRIEND. TREAT IT WELL.

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    I plan on only cleaning the scales and cleaning some of the rust from the Blade. The dealer oiled the blade a bit so he took care of it while he had it, but the best part was the price tag. It was the lowest price I ever paid for a razor. $8.00 with no tax. I couldn't pay her fast enough.

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    Quote Originally Posted by walleyeman View Post
    LOVE THE BLADES LINES AND FLOW.THATS GOING TO BE AN AWSOME R AND R. DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ON THE HISTORY OF EM BUT WOW FAT BLADE MAN. I GUESS YOU COULD SAY I LIKE THE SYLE. THATS A GOOD FIND. I USED TO REALLY WATCH FOR THE POPULAR NAMES BUT HAVE PICKED UP MANY NO NAMES RECENTLY CAUSE I JUST REALLY LIKED THE LOOKS. THATS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT. THE FIND, THE RESTORATION, THE HONE AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST THE SHAVE!!!! GOOD FIND MY FRIEND. TREAT IT WELL.
    My sentiments exactly.

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    Well you have me beat. Actually the lowest I have paid is 12.00 for a straight. Just last week it was. picked up 3 razors 2ea for 12.00 each and a Hibbard for 18.00. Thought that was a good price on the Hibbard. But did find a nice fat Wade a couple weeks ago. I shelled out 75.00 for it. Hated to spend it but thought what the heck. I really like the looks of the big Wade's. Also that is probably the first that I have heard that a dealer did use some oil to help protect it.
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    Nice find! Love the honey horn.

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    Great looking razor, you can read up on the history of this firm right Here!
    JimmyHAD and pfries like this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin103 View Post
    Great looking razor, you can read up on the history of this firm right Here!
    So basing on what I read there it is pre 1850 when Jackson stopped using his late partners name.

    Now this may be my oldest. Its a toss up between this and my w&b vr wedge.

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    Quote Originally Posted by meleii View Post
    I plan on only cleaning the scales and cleaning some of the rust from the Blade. The dealer oiled the blade a bit so he took care of it while he had it, but the best part was the price tag. It was the lowest price I ever paid for a razor. $8.00 with no tax. I couldn't pay her fast enough.
    WOW! That was the deal of the year!

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