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Masonic John Barber & Joseph Rodgers & sons.
So today I went to Leevalley to pick up some wet/dry sandpaper and a tagua nut for wedges. I decided to stop by one of the antique malls I hadn't been to in a while, and im glad I did.
I found a John Barber masonic that's in really great shape. Its 13/16 and has very little hone ware. Its a very heavy blade, not sure what you would call the grind. I've done some research on here about it and, believe it or not, this blade dates back to, about, 1830. Wow!! For $9.00, I'd say that's fantastic!!!
The second blade is a 6/8 Joseph Rodgers & sons. This blade is also in great shape with little hone ware. Also a heavier blade. This one I paid $24 for, which is also fantastic!!!
Both razors I will be doing a full restore on, the scales on both are in bad shape. Just wondering about the John Barber, 180 years ago, what would the scale have been made of right off the factory floor??? Id love to do this one as close to what it would have looked like on its birthday.
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