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  1. 04-06-2016, 08:27 PM #1
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    This razor, a little 4/8th Plumacher was part of a 3 razor deal. It started life with pink celluloid scales that were damaged. Tarkus rescaled the razor in some tasteful horn. Everything was cool until I saw a cheap razor on the bay that I decided to bid on just for the scales as I thought they would fit the Plumacher. I won the faux tortoiseshell scales and next asked Darl if he would mind if I swapped out the scales on the old and new razor. I was going to make arrangements to have this done. Darl said to send the razors to him. I told him they were a perfect fit (pin to pin and same size blade) but he had some doubt based on the probability of things turning out that way. In his words, "In a million years you will never have another swap out that worked so perfectly again. Simply amazing not a bit of fudgery involved. Blows my mind."
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    Turned out perfect. Just so happens I am looking for a nice set of pink scales to go on a very rare Nigerian point.
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    A true unicorn is in our presence.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tarkus View Post
    A true unicorn is in our presence.
    Speaking of which.. Hi, Darl!
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    BTW, Bill.......How long did it take for the Madman from Philly to accomplish this task?

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    I rest my case.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    Speaking of which.. Hi, Darl!
    Har!!! Yes I'm as rare as the elusive unicorn as well. Guess you need to be a little more entertaining Tom,

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    BTW, Bill.......How long did it take for the Madman from Philly to accomplish this task?

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    And thats a low blow, true but low...
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    Looks sweet. Great parings sometimes just happen...
    Enjoy it..
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    Well, Darry. I am as entertaining as much as I can be. Hope all is well with you!

    Low Blows are my speciality!
    I can dish 'em out and take them as well!
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    Looks fantastic. Looks as though the blade had always been in those scales.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY View Post
    Looks fantastic. Looks as though the blade had always been in those scales.
    True, but notsomuch the "always' thing!
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