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  1. 02-23-2015, 05:10 PM #1
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    Default G. Smith (1770 - 1780)

    My overworked restorer has finished another razor, this one belongs in a class all on its own...IMHO of course!

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    He left a patina on the blade, fitting for such a razor.

    He made coffin scales from Elk antler, has that 'rustic' look that white bone doesn't quite portray without artificial aging.

    Added bonus, the original washers were saved and used!
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    Looks nice.
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    very nice !! what a lovely razor
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    That looks fantastic!!! He did a good job on the scales & they look old..............
    Glad you could save the original washers. I try to do that on razors I take apart. I have a small container full of old original washers. I was able to use the original washers on the Curley.
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    Quote Originally Posted by engine46 View Post
    That looks fantastic!!! He did a god job on the scales & they look old..............
    Glad you could save the original washers. I try to do that on razors I take apart. I have a small container full of old original washers. I was able to use the original washers on the Curley.
    This level of craftsmanship is far above the capabilities of me and my banana grabbers, he truly has a God given talent.
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    Thats doing the razor justice. Maintaining its character and keeping it period correct, yet restoring it so its good for another 200+ years!
    Mark is a true artist.
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