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    Smile Wade & Butcher FBU, the wait's finally over

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    When I first started using a straight razor about 5 years ago this was the razor I always envisioned one day owning.
    To me the Wade & Butcher For Barbers Use epitomises what a straight razor should be, a big no nonsance, one slip cut throat, Sweeny Todd style and finally I found one that exceeds my expectations.
    To say that this razor was made in the 1800s makes the mind boggle, I know it was made for one purpose but to me it's a little piece of art. If one thing that I'm proud of my English heritage is that we know how to make great razors! For its size its such a smooth shaver and I'm so glad I finally got to own one.
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    The pic attachment is not working.

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    Couldn't agree more, they are my favourite blade!

    I can see the pic now....

    WOW! That's the one brother and it's in pristine shape, I agree, they are a piece of art IMO, and that is a beauty...that looks like a solid 8/8 or 9/8?
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    Can't get the pic I wanted uploaded for some reason
    Will post better pics when I can!

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    Pic now visible.
    Great looking razor. Congrats!

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    Its a solid 8/8 with some hone wear thats a little toe heavy but it honed up very nicely. The original horn scales are almost perfect. Couldn't be happier.
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    Wow
    That is one awesome piece.

    Congrats
    If you don't care where you are, you are not lost.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markbignosekelly View Post
    Its a solid 8/8 with some hone wear thats a little toe heavy but it honed up very nicely. The original horn scales are almost perfect. Couldn't be happier.
    I'm assuming you've had a shave with it, what did you think?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phrank View Post
    I'm assuming you've had a shave with it, what did you think?
    For its size its incredibly smooth. Just had a nice relaxing Sunday evening shave. Happy days.

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    very nice , I have owned a few but had to let them go for one reason or another .. very nice !!

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