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While I would much prefer to hear more talk about the seldom heard of Patten razor, here is the almost completed FBU. I wont be going any further with it, or working on the stubby either. ...

a heel would sure make honing this easier! I'm not sure how to go about it to be honest. Is there a thread for "How to Hone a Heel-less Razor"? I'm going to need some better skills before I...

Looks like there were 2 W. Pattens one granted freedom in 1791 and the other in 1783 I was thinking the blade was more of an 1810 but I.m just as happy to believe it to be from earlier!

I'll tell you why... because you have astonishingly good taste and a superb eye for craftsmanship. Everybody and their auntie mame has a W&B but only us men of distinguished upbringings...

You guys happy now? A fraction over 7/8 at the toe, and just about 13/16 at the heel Will take a bit of time before I get around to reshaping the stabalizer, which should balance out the...

stubby is worth "Every Penny"

Not really sure if tort, or dyed horn. In dire need of a cleaning. I lean toward dyed horn at the moment

Why not try? because I'm lazy. =P

Just because I got it cheap, doesnt mean the prize aint sweet

Ive seen worse looking stubs sell for 4x what I paid for the whole lot. :cool:

Yea, I have never heard of him either, and my google skills are on par with an epileptic chimps skill at pool playing

And for those wondering about the busted up FBU....

Measures in at 17/16, and the chip is about 3/16 deep. Not sure if its worth the effort. Should come out about 7/8 but the etch would...

Money being so tight I had to sell off a bunch of stuff, I have been holding back on purchases. But I HAVE put in the occasional low ball bid here and there.

Saw this lot, took a chance on...