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    Here's a picture of it in it's final state "shave...

    Here's a picture of it in it's final state "shave ready". The bevel looks nice and small and straight. Great work Glen. This is what I was expecting after a professional honing. Just goes to show...
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    Thanks to gssixgun for taking on the task of...

    Thanks to gssixgun for taking on the task of cleaning up the razor for me. I can't say enough about the good will showed towards me. These pics are from after buffing the razor and Glen said he...
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    I paid to have it shave ready and that's what I...

    I paid to have it shave ready and that's what I got. I wouldn't accept repayment anyways as it must have taken a lot of work. I would just like to move on.
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    Money is made every day. I would be happy to pay...

    Money is made every day. I would be happy to pay if it can be hidden through buffing alone. Thank you very much for the offer.
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    Nothing will change the fact now that it's done. ...

    Nothing will change the fact now that it's done. All I can do is be happy I still have it and that it shaves nicely. It doesn't change the disappointment I feel, but it will allow me to move on and...
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    As I'm new to this I can only wonder. I assumed...

    As I'm new to this I can only wonder. I assumed this was "normal". I was under the impression that the wear was part of the process for blades that aren't a hollow. I wil not name names here. I...
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    We'll I finally got to shave with it. It was the...

    We'll I finally got to shave with it. It was the best shave I've ever had. I wasn't sure it was shaving for the first second but it had no pull at all. My technique is still terrible but two...
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    ok. I just haven't seen a razor look like that...

    ok. I just haven't seen a razor look like that on any of the posts I've seen. I'm going to give it a first shave tomorrow night when the growth is a little thicker. Can't wait
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    Well it took a lot longer than I expected. It...

    Well it took a lot longer than I expected. It looks really sharp but the uneven wear on the spine and bevel have left me with questions. Is this normal for a wedge? Or is it because it's a vintage...
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    It should be back next week after being sent out...

    It should be back next week after being sent out for honing service. I can't wait to give it a try
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    The only thing I'm not sure about so far in my...

    The only thing I'm not sure about so far in my research is the inlaid "crest" on the scales. I can't see any writing on it just the three gouges on each side. Perhaps it was meant to be an...
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    I believe that's mock tortoise shell. I don't...

    I believe that's mock tortoise shell. I don't think it's real tortoise shell though, but I've never seen a real tortoise.
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    I wish I had more info, if he bought it new, from...

    I wish I had more info, if he bought it new, from where? I know my mom remembers all of his clients had there own mug on the wall with their name on it which is kind of cool.
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    Heirloom Razor

    Hello everyone. I have started shaving with a safety razor and tried some of the shark plastic straight razors that came with it. My mother after finding out I was interested in a straight razor...
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