Finally completed a set!!

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11-11-2011, 12:43 PM
Mvcrash

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Finally completed a set!!

I picked up this non complete set a few years back not knowing what they were. I did not know they were Ivory or unusual until I met Dylan who honed them for me. Anyway, I knew of one member who had one but he is not one to sell part of his collection or razors.

Today I read a note from Dylan informing me there was one for sale in the classifieds here. I jumped onto the website and grabbed it quickly. I cannot wait for it to arrive so I can fill the center of the Tiffany pouch.

Thanks Dylan and Ed!!

Quite rare condition Joh. Engstrom - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

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11-11-2011, 12:53 PM
Zephyr

Congrats, those old swedish framebacks are some terrific shavers!
11-11-2011, 12:55 PM
eTom

+1, nice collection.
I like it!
11-11-2011, 02:02 PM
EisenFaust

Well done! I still live in hope that a NOS Klas Tornblom frameback will surface to complete my 7 day set.
11-11-2011, 02:18 PM
Mvcrash

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Originally Posted by EisenFaust

Well done! I still live in hope that a NOS Klas Tornblom frameback will surface to complete my 7 day set.

I waited and was patient, a Klas will turn up!!
11-11-2011, 02:42 PM
EisenFaust

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Originally Posted by Mvcrash

I waited and was patient, a Klas will turn up!!

Certainly hope so! - heres a link to my target for all the eyes out there ;-) http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...-all-klas.html Sorry to hijack your thread!
11-11-2011, 06:09 PM
Birnando

That's great news Jeff.
Congratulations on completing that beautiful set!
11-11-2011, 06:45 PM
Magpie

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Originally Posted by EisenFaust

Well done! I still live in hope that a NOS Klas Tornblom frameback will surface to complete my 7 day set.

Let me go through my boxes... I forget what I have sometimes....
11-11-2011, 08:35 PM
AllanGray

I was close to pull the trigger on that beauty.:p
Now I'm glad I didn't.
Beautiful set!
11-11-2011, 11:25 PM
holli4pirating

I can't take any credit, Ed spotted it on the classifieds and sent me a note to get in touch with you. But I'm glad you've completed your set.
11-11-2011, 11:42 PM
Bayamontate

The NY/NJ crew on the case, congratulations on completing the set.
11-11-2011, 11:59 PM
Mvcrash

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Originally Posted by AllanGray

I was close to pull the trigger on that beauty.:p
Now I'm glad I didn't.
Beautiful set!

I'm certainly glad you left it for me.

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Originally Posted by holli4pirating

I can't take any credit, Ed spotted it on the classifieds and sent me a note to get in touch with you. But I'm glad you've completed your set.

Either way, thanks to both of you. Next time we meet, lunch at Hirams is on me for you and Ed.

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Originally Posted by Bayamontate

The NY/NJ crew on the case, congratulations on completing the set.

Thanks!!!!
11-12-2011, 01:45 AM
zepplin

I do have a "Klas Tornblom" - I left you a message
11-12-2011, 03:20 AM
pixelfixed

Wellcome to the club:) Engstroms are great.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/engstoms.jpg
11-12-2011, 09:58 AM
Mvcrash

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Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Wellcome to the club:) Engstroms are great.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/engstoms.jpg

Wow....Very nice!!
11-12-2011, 01:00 PM
nicknbleeding

Hey congrats Jeff. Very lucky!
11-12-2011, 02:46 PM
AllanGray

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Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Wellcome to the club:) Engstroms are great.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/engstoms.jpg

Wow!! :dropjaw: Are those NOS? The edge and spine seems to be closer to being parallel than on others I've seen online, I would like to see the shape of the blade on a new one.
More pictures please!!!:popcorn:
11-12-2011, 03:02 PM
pixelfixed

Not NOS,but have seen very little use.
11-14-2011, 05:32 AM
jcsixx

I have a four day set. The etching on the blades aren't in good shape anymore and there is some honewear on them. 3 of them have ivory scales and one of them has an ivory celluloid. The case is much different.
11-15-2011, 02:28 AM
Disburden

I really need to buy my first frameback, I am way over due.
11-15-2011, 02:47 AM
pixelfixed

Aside from being fantastic shavers,they are so easy to hone,another upside to a FB such as a Lecoultre,great travel razor,one handle, 7 detachable blades.
11-17-2011, 03:44 AM
Omega1975

Very Cool! Very Classy!
11-18-2011, 01:01 AM
Mvcrash

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The razor arrived today. I took this photo of the completed set. It is amazing that even in person, they match perfectly. The one is the middle is the addition to the other two. Even my wife likes the trio set into the Tiffany pouch.

I am thrilled that I was able to get the third razor!!I cannot believe they are older than a 100 years and they match perfectly.

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11-18-2011, 02:17 AM
Omega1975

Congrats man they look great. Have you shaved with any of them yet? let us know when you do.
11-18-2011, 08:59 PM
Mvcrash

I've shaved with both of the ones I had, not the new one. I would imagine the third will shave a nicely as the other two.