The Wedge That Popped My Cherry
Oh, what a glorious event it was. Don't worry, pics are here, too. I recently sent my razor off to Glen (gssixgun) to get some bloodwood scales put on and honed up. Holy Crap. Shaved with it for the first time tonight and the only word I can find to describe the event is 'magical'. Honestly, the shave was something I could have only dreamt. It was magnificent.
It's a pre-1890 William Greaves Sheffield 7/8 wedge. I bought it off the bay from a guy in Arkansas and from the picture, it looked far beyond saving. Covered from heel to toe with patina/rust/crud. All came off with ease and a little 400 grit sandpaper. Cleaned up alot easier than I could have thought. Moved up to 800, then 1000, then 1500. Glen was able to set the bevel for me on Norton 4/8 and polished with Coticule super-fine. God, did this shave so much better than any expectations. I came from a Dovo 5/8 full hollow round-point and it was an easy transition to the Sheffield-notch in the toe. Scales on it are, as mentioned, bloodwood with an ebony wedge. Beautiful. Without further ado, here she is, my Sheffield beauty:
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Pics are by Glen. He said I couldn't keep the lint in 'em, though. ;)