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Not sure is this really contributes much of anything to the thread, but here are three that I used to own. Top is the usual FBU stamp, center the somewhat unusual For Barbers Only, and bottom one...

This post should be a Wiki (SRP library) article. Too important to just go into the graveyard where all threads seem to eventually end up.

The thing is, it is not an accurate representation of the original etching. It is oversize, and not placed in the same area of the blade. It reminds me of the old "Ford Cobra" fiberglass copies on VW...

Good point ........... no pun intended ....... :p

Add to that ...... I've never seen a W&B FBU in that style blade .......... not that I've seen 'em all, but never one such as that. :shrug:

Andrew, you mean you don't need that fake one for your collection ? :rolleyes:

I don't have my old Celebrated FBU anymore, went to a good home. So I cannot remember for sure, but I think the tang logo was stamped, not etched. Appears to be etched on the fungasi .............

Not the clearest photo, but here is an original example for comparison ;

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