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  1. 07-20-2014, 07:06 PM #1
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    Default I Finally Hit the Jackpot on My Otto Deutsch Hans

    I've been wanting a nice Hans since I started straight shaving, but never thought I'd stumble on a deal this good! I saw this 9/16" spike point on the Bay, for a very good BIN price, but the seller also set it up for a best offer. I messaged him with a low offer that I didn't think he'd go for, but he accepted. With only two not very revealing pics, I was taking a chance, but the seller said it had never been used, so I took a chance. Here is what I got!




    As you can see, it's virtually NOS in the box. I very lightly buffed it on an aluminum oxide wheel, then Fabuluster on loose muslin, and it's like new: bolsters, pins, and silver trademark all near perfect; the blade shows no signs of honing that I can see, with original grind marks intact and no signs of previous polishing or restoration attempts, and a nice, pointy spike! No cell-rot, and just a few faint water-marks keep it from being perfect. All in all, I'm a happy camper, and can't wait to hone it up for a shave! Thanks for looking-Aaron
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    Now that's a beauty, looks mint condition. Congratulations...will wait to see it in the SOTD!
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    I should be so lucky!!

    That razor is on my short list of gotta-haves.

    Congratulations!
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    Phrank-I have yet to do an SOTD, but this blade would make an excellent 1st entry! And Dzandza-Yeah, I got very lucky, but I watched, passed on, or got outbid on many lesser examples. I look forward to seeing yours when you get it. Patience paid off!
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    really nice catch! always wanted one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad View Post
    Phrank-I have yet to do an SOTD, but this blade would make an excellent 1st entry! And Dzandza-Yeah, I got very lucky, but I watched, passed on, or got outbid on many lesser examples. I look forward to seeing yours when you get it. Patience paid off!
    Time to do a SOTD!!!
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    Good looking razor, if it is anything like the three I have you will be pleasantly surprised. They hone up well, feel natural in the hand, very maneuverable on the face and shave like a dream. I feel bad having three and there are so many of you out there in desperate need.
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    I might use a full hollow more often if I had one that looked as sweet as that one does.

    Ya done good!

    ENJOY!
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    Are fantastic Razors,just watch that spike,I once had a 7 day cased set,Long gone tho
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    Very nice.
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