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02-19-2020, 06:58 AM #1
It's been awhile, but I still hunt
Gentleman, I haven't posted in quite some time but I'm still collecting shave paraphernalia every chance I get.
Just this weekend I was in Snohomish Washington and found a few neat things worth sharing.
First was this box of old Marlin double edge blades, close to 20 boxes of 5 blades all sealed up. Only one or two look like they have some moisture damage. I think I'll cautiously give them a try in a mild safety razor.
I found a Fatboy in really good condition, as well as this other unique DE called a BiaStroke from some Chicago company. It looks like they tried out a slant type design, we'll set if it works as intended.
And my newest most prized razor possession! A yellow green Escher with nice labels and a mostly excellent honing surface (minus that corner). It measures 7 3/16th" x 1 1/2". The first time I've seen one of these in the wild, I couldn't help but bring it home!
All four of these items plus a mini jewelers bench vise (LH&F no 1) and a pocket knife (Schrade improved muskrat) made for a very successful Presidents day!
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02-19-2020, 10:23 AM #2
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Thanked: 1083Nice haul!
The Escher was a great find, give it a good lapping and your good too go.
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02-19-2020, 11:02 AM #3
yes sir! nice haul. Interesting slant razor, let us know how it shaves.
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02-19-2020, 01:07 PM #4
Great hull.!!
Enjoy those edges your gonna get, off the Escher.Mike
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02-19-2020, 01:10 PM #5
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Thanked: 563An open comb slant. That could be an interesting shave. They must have been targeting folks with very wiry beards or several days’ growth. I suggest starting with a mild blade.
David
“Shared sorrow is lessened, shared joy is increased”
― Spider Robinson, Callahan's Crosstime Saloon
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02-19-2020, 02:38 PM #6
Nice finds. The slant is enteresting. Id have grabbed it too. I second the let us know how it works. And an Esher in the wild? Score! That just doesnt happen often. Congrats.
It's just Sharpening, right?
Jerry...