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Thread: A Waterville & Reynold's

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    Default A Waterville & Reynold's

    The Waterville came from Rodb, bought from our BST column. She's a beauty, for a 5/8ths razor in excellent condition. Thanks, Ron.!!

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    The Frederick Reynolds was bought from Robert Williams, when I went to visit him at his shop last Wednesday.
    I couldn't refuse the price, especially when I believe the scales are authentic tortoise holding the rattler ground blade.

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    Though both were shave ready, I gave them a few passes on the B/G Escher to make sure.

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    A couple of real beauties Mike.

    Did Robert do a full restoration on the Reynolds or is that original?
    I have one with almost identical scales that needed a lot of repair work.

    Enjoy!

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    Looks all original.
    Little rust on the tang, between the scales, and some lite pitting. He may have done a light cleaning,but that's all

    I didn't ask.!!
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    Both are very nice Mike. Congrads on the adition to you collection.
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    Stunning razors Mike, I love the Reynolds.
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    A lovely pair, Mike. Congratulations.
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    Beautiful Mike, I've seen a good few of the FR rattlers and yours is the best condition. I thought the scales were dyed horn to replicate tortoise shell.
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    Gorgeous Fredrick Reynolds.
    Scales , blade , all of it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markbignosekelly View Post
    Beautiful Mike, I've seen a good few of the FR rattlers and yours is the best condition. I thought the scales were dyed horn to replicate tortoise shell.
    Well I thought they were dyed horn too. But they feel different than horn, aren't smooth like horn, and the colors are at different levels within the scales

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    But I've also never held or seen real tortoise, but I have seen the the dyed horn. If this is faux, its the best I've ever seen. So it's kind of a stab in the dark for me, if these are truly authentic tortoise.
    Mike

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    TBH I've only seen tortoise shell on the net and they had
    greater depths of colours, but the pattern in yours do seem ingrained. Either way they look amazing.
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