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    Went to the antique store yesterday not expecting to find anything new or within my price range.I was wrong on both accounts. Came out with a nice little haul for $25.
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    Got a Gem junior, a new in box Fuller synthetic brush, a Robeson Shuredge and a Crown Cutlery "Queen Cutter". I'm especially excited about the Robeson as it has an odd grind. It starts out as a full hollow and thickens out to more of a wedge shape towards the edge. In the pic you can see the line on the blade where it becomes thicker. Can't wait to try them all out.

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    $25...

    Nice haul...

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    That's fantastic! I'm visiting the family in Tennesse right now and will be hitting the antiques stores tomorrow, I'll be happy if I'm half as lucky as you!
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    That's a nice find for $25. Never seen a razor that thickens toward the edge before. Let us know how the razor shaves?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Snuff View Post
    That's a nice find for $25. Never seen a razor that thickens toward the edge before. Let us know how the razor shaves?
    I've seen this grind on a few other New York razors but this is the first that I've owned and used. Just finished shaving with it a few minutes ago. Outstanding! Shaves like a wedge but hones like a full hollow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Theseus View Post
    I've seen this grind on a few other New York razors but this is the first that I've owned and used. Just finished shaving with it a few minutes ago. Outstanding! Shaves like a wedge but hones like a full hollow.
    Nice $25 find!
    Could you post some pics of the Robeson blade profile?
    I havenīt seen a razor with a grind that is thicker at the edge.

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    That IS a nice haul. Lucky you!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bonitomio View Post
    Nice $25 find!Could you post some pics of the Robeson blade profile?I havenīt seen a razor with a grind that is thicker at the edge.
    I couldn't get clear pictures of the grind with my camera, but here's a link to a thread with clear pics of a Cattaraugus with the same grind: Cattaraugus - Bellied 5/8
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    Wow that really is unusual.
    Would never have thought that razor grinds like that existed.
    Thanks for the link.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bonitomio View Post
    Wow that really is unusual.Would never have thought that razor grinds like that existed.Thanks for the link.
    After shaving with it, I wish that more razors had this particular grind. Quite a wonderful shaving experiance.

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