What Do You Have In The Mail Right Now?

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A friendly greeting :)

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No longer in the mail as I fetched it today.

A Jack Connan 6/8"

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Tony, that's a gorgeous razor, and I really like those scales--well done, sir!

Oh my, that is a beautiful razor. A work of art.







Yes, I'm slightly jealous

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

Tony, that's a gorgeous razor, and I really like those scales--well done, sir!

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Originally Posted by Dieseld

Oh my, that is a beautiful razor. A work of art.

Yes, I'm slightly jealous

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Thanks Gents.

The proof will be in how it shaves.

Today was a good day haha. Now the tough decision of what to use first.

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Originally Posted by MrHouston

I am putting together my first straight kit.

@jmabuse graciously offered me an ugly, shave ready razor -- his words, not mine. That's exactly where I'd like to start. Thanks again jmabuse!

I've ordered the Poor Man's Strop kit from Whipped Dog.

I've got all the brushes and software I need from DE shaving.

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Better late than never! I was traveling (as too often these days) but managed to get that there ugly razor cleaned up and ready to go this weekend.

It's an American Razor Co., says something that looks like "English Steel" and maybe "Boston" on the display side. Two "before" pics:

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You can see where it started with just a hint of a frown, but I was able to make that go away.

One "after" pic:

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It's half hollow more or less, celluloid scales, pinned at the bottom but no wedge. Some hone wear, some pits, but real sharp now and on its way tomorrow.

On the way from Prodigy . . . . . .

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That blade looks so much better without the oil :)
Enjoy, Fily's are one of my favourites.