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    Default R. Wade Ne Plus Ultra

    Just got this one in. It is stamped R. Wade (I'm sure the R is there just missing from the stamping, as seen here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...c/ca/Wade1.JPG)

    The razor is etched Ne Plus Ultra, a common phrase at the time, just like Magnum Bonum appeared on quite a few similar styles. Also present is 'Ground on a 4 inch stone', referring to the small diameter of the grinding wheel.

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    What's really neat is that this style appears almost exactly as it is in Smith's 1816 Key to the Manufactories of Sheffield (second from right):

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    [QUOTE=ScienceGuy;1458885]Just got this one in. It is stamped R. Wade (I'm sure the R is there just missing from the stamping, as seen here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...c/ca/Wade1.JPG)

    The razor is etched Ne Plus Ultra, a common phrase at the time, just like Magnum Bonum appeared on quite a few similar styles. Also present is 'Ground on a 4 inch stone', referring to the small diameter of the grinding wheel.

    What's really neat is that this style appears almost exactly as it is in Smith's 1816 Key to the Manufactories of Sheffield (second from right):


    WOW, you really scored this time 'round!!!! Great find. Hard to get...........

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    very nice !!
    surprised the etching is in such great shape !!!

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    Gorgeous etchings, love that cursive script!

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    Good, OLD stuff!
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out".
    I rest my case.

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    Nice blade, haven't seen one before.

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    Very nice, and yes, the Latin phrase and the script, very similar to the two "Magnum Bonum" razors I have...beautiful blade.

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    Adding a bit more info, as denoted in Smith's Key, it is a portable, or travel razor, so is slightly diminutive.
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