Man oh man

Gents.

I just have to to tell someone about my most recent purchases.
Yesterday I got a NOS Escher Yellow/green hone, and today I managed to snag a Zowada 7/8 Damascus 1/4 Hollow Spanish Point (my first Custom) from our own classified section.
Gosh, I am just so excited about this.
I will post pictures of both of these two fine acquisitions as soon as they arrive.
I'm thinking in SOTD.
Both of the items are from members of this forum, and that really makes me feel safe about the whole thing.
It made my Paypal account take a standing 8-count, but man am I happy right now.

Phew, good to get that off my chest, now to focus on my first Friday Beer:)

Congrats on finding items that ring your bell :) :tu :tu. And such fine item they are! Looking forward to seeing pics of them once they arrive.

Congrats. I hope to enjoy such fancy toys one day as well.

Congrats. Those two items will work well together. :beer1:

We need pictures of course!!!!!!

There will be pictures!
As soon as I receive them, I will post a few.

Congratulations! You are going to love the smooth edge from your Escher. What is the scale material for your Zowada? Mine is purple heartwood. Pictures, please!:beer1:

Congrats! You now have 2 of the very best and both will last you for the rest of your life. That's the way to do things.:tu

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Originally Posted by Croaker

Congratulations! You are going to love the smooth edge from your Escher. What is the scale material for your Zowada? Mine is purple heartwood. Pictures, please!:beer1:

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Thanks, man.
The scales are Bocote, you can see it in the classifieds.
Here is a link to it, with a few pics:

Zowada 7/8 Damascus 1/4 Hollow Spanish Point - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

It sounds like your really scored. Congratulations!

How about posting a photo or two of your new razors sometime in the near future to feed my RAD?

Take care...

Wowza. You're set for life, enjoy :)

- Scott

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Originally Posted by Birnando

Thanks, man.
The scales are Bocote, you can see it in the classifieds.
Here is a link to it, with a few pics:

Zowada 7/8 Damascus 1/4 Hollow Spanish Point - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

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Your razor is identical to mine except for the scale material. It is very, very hard steel; but you certainly have the perfect hone to sharpen and smooth the edge of your Zowada. That's a real Sunday shaver; I don't often use mine for fear of accident!

This is a good day.
They are both finally here.
It took almost 4 weeks due to Ash and what not, but who's counting on a day like this:)

Here's a few pics of my new beauties.
And guess what razor will be used for tonights shave..:beer2:

one word .... Beautiful !!!


OK one more word ... Jealousy!!! :)

Just superlative photos of Best In Class shaving excellence! Sincere congratulations. Let us know how the shave went; the quality of your new tools is certainly not an issue.

beautiful razor indeed, congrats.

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Originally Posted by nightbreed

beautiful razor indeed, congrats.

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Thanks man!! And may I say, It's really nice to see that you are getting to log in despite it all:)
Hang tough!!

Wow! Nice. :tu

Great score Birnando. This link here may be useful for you if the day comes you need to touch up your lovely Zowada. Matter of fact Tim is using the same brand stone to finish his razors as you have there. When only the best will do. :tu

Thanks JimmyHAD, that was a very interesting page. Bookmarked:)

The razor arrived slightly dull and with a few small chips in the edge, So I have spent the afternoon honing it.
2-5-8-12K Naniwa SS and finished off on the Escher stone.
Did just a couple of laps on a paddle strop with ,5 diamond spray(hard felt).
Then 30/60 on the SRD Premium IV.

I'll tell you, that was one sweet shaver:) Had myself a wonderful half hour in the bathroom chopping them off!

You my friend, have had a banner week. Congratulations!

It may be splitting hairs, but why would you say the Escher is NOS?

Chris L

Thanks Chris. A fine week it has been:)

I'm sorry if I have used the wrong term regarding the stone.
I was told by the seller that to his expert eyes the stone appeared unused.
(a highly regarded gent from this site).
And since Escher's are old I figured NOS fitted.

Anyhoot, it put a heck of an edge on this lovely Zowada:)