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This is a really unique blade. Everything is self contained when closed in brass cladding. I have started putting a bevel on it and cleaning up edge dings but nowhere near done.
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Well, it's honed.. That was really awkward to hone and strop.
How far will it open? Will it only open to 180 degrees (straight) so you have to use it like a Japanese kamisori, or does it open past 180 degrees so you can use it like a Western straight razor?
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It opens fully
where on earth did you find such an oddity? There is a part of me that is deeply in love with it. and another part simply intrigued at the design.
When I pull back from my usual habit of binging on old coticules, I am pretty good at finding fun razors. I need to shave test it. I was so disgusted between my huge hands and the curvy gripping surfaces I used a progression I never normally would just to expedite an edge that shaves. https://youtu.be/T7GCq_EBQm8
Now that is intriguing. Neat find!
Did you end up selling this razor?
Nope. There is one on uk ebay with some poor photos though.
Yes, I saw that on eBay, but didn't know if it was worth bidding on if it was such a bad razor.
From what you've said about it don't know if it would be a good one for the collection.
It's really rare. That is being sold by a major collector in the hobby.
Oh ok, does it shave well once it gets honed?
I would consider it more a collection piece. It takes a fine edge but is not really ergonomic
Thank you for connecting with me and answering all my questions.
Do you mind share the link Ksarti?
some of us who are bidding really wish you guys would not talk about active auctions It drives the price up! :soapbox:
Well, ppl are within rights to post links to active listings occasionally in all fairness and nobody did that here.. I don't think it is a secret there is a lot of stuff we would like to have on that hateful site at any given moment...
that doesnt mean I cant HOPE you all might keep quiet. :ziplip:
If I could get people to talk about my sales as much as they talk about the stuff I want to buy, I would probably have to eat my own words. :rofl2: :fim:
I have 53 followers for whatever reason on there so I don't really worry if ppl will see things. Amazingly the guy selling that has one of the biggest collections and almost no followers... Ebay is strange.
Well did anyone win it? It got a not bad price considering the photos were like Vaseline was smeared on the lens prior....
My budget was at 109 and I got beat. I cant bid what I dont have! I'm really disappointed. But... "There is ALways another razor"
I'm the one that got it.
Will report back once it arrives.
I both congratulate you, and curse you. :beer1:Quote:
Originally Posted by Voidmonster
Many times have I been in those shoes!
