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Received my newest member of the herd today, this thing looks like a battle axe..
It is a 8/8 T.F. Bastet Sheffield & Amsterdam razor from the 1840s with oakwood handles. It weighs a stunning 174 grams! It is a sheffieldsteel wedge..
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This is compared to my favourite 6/8 Liesé & Co.
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Unfortunately I won't get to shave with it anywhere soon since I got some rash on my face:gaah::gaah::gaah:
Nice! That is a heavy duty blade. Let us know how the shave goes when you can.
That is a very cool looking razor. I look forward to hearing how it shaves once that rash is gone:)
I love everything about it....For someone with a heavy beard, it will be the beards worst enemy lol
Too bad that I'm blonde and do not have epic bearding :( I just like the idea of shaving with the lurking danger of having your head seperated from your neck by the slightest mistake with this cleaver ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by sleekandsmooth
Nifty blade !.............
I could keep it company until the rash clears up if you like............:angel:Quote:
Originally Posted by KempieG
Was it hollowed out a bit post-factory?
Scales leave alot to be desired,but a great lookin blade:)
A nice looking razor,love it
As promised, finally a shaving review.. Sorry guys, went to study abroad for a month.
Ah shaving, well actually my beard ran when my fingers gripped this mighty battleaxe..
No the shave was very smooth overall, very good blade, beautifully honed. I only had some issues with the mustache and chin area due to the mere size of the thing, but by now I got used to it and can really go BBS :tu
Love it.
For your reference: An add from the "Algemeen Handelschblad" from 11 October 1869. Enjoy.
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That blade is crazy. I need one for myself :D
