A interesting day that ended okay with a new razor

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03-02-2013, 08:46 PM
dustoff003

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A interesting day that ended okay with a new razor

Aloha SRP,

I went on a day trip today to Skopje, Macedonia with the main mission of purchasing a razor I saw a few weeks a ago at a Antique Shop in the Old Town Bazaar. I had a good day but was surrounded by a protest and ended up downwind from the tear gas twice.

Because this happened yesterday 03.01.2013, Macedonia Protest Against Defence Minister Turns Violent :: Balkan Insight

Attack on ethnic Albanians - CNN iReport this happened today 03.02.2013, Unrest Grips Macedonia Capital For Second Day :: Balkan Insight and it was right in the area I visited.

I persevered and got the razor, it is a 8/8 near wedge, Cross GB Anchor stamped razor. Here are some pictures sorry in advance for the quality of the pics. I was to lazy to use my point and shoot, so I used my iDevice.
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It has a fat spine and the blade is in pretty decent shape. There is at least a bevel on the edge it will cut arm hair still. The scales are trashed, I think they are black horn. I have read most of the treads I can find for razors with these stamps, there seems to be a debate or uncertainty with regards to the manufacturer. Does anyone know exactly who made it and its approximately age? I am debating on trying to start sanding it up, but I have limited resources. I will probably leave this restore to a pro. I would like to have it restored as close to period correct original as possible. Do you all think she will clean up okay? I was also given a old loom strop by the shop owner Vladimir, it will need new hide to be useable again. Thanks for looking.
03-03-2013, 01:27 AM
Hirlau

I thinks she's a nice grab;I would send it out to one of our Pros for a restore. Those Anchors seem hard to come by.

.........nothing like a little Full Metal Jacket, to help get you through a protest. :D
03-03-2013, 02:13 AM
JimmyHAD

Do a forum search for George Brittain. That was the name of the mfg and IIRC there is quite a bit of info about him. Great lengths to go through to risk life and limb for a vintage GB anchor. Well done ! :tu
03-03-2013, 02:15 AM
pfries

Nice find, and heck of a story behinde it, one to share with the grandkids....

Any specific plans for the restore yet?
03-03-2013, 02:46 AM
gooser

very nice grab ... !!! im jealous !!! ..lol
03-03-2013, 09:12 PM
dustoff003

Thanks Guys! :rock:

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Originally Posted by Hirlau

I thinks she's a nice grab;I would send it out to one of our Pros for a restore. Those Anchors seem hard to come by.

.........nothing like a little Full Metal Jacket, to help get you through a protest. :D

I plan on having it professionally restored. I knew it was old and hard to come by like you said, that made me want it more, I was not leaving with out it. I also have the shop owners email and he said he will let me know if he comes across other razors in the future.

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Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Do a forum search for George Brittain. That was the name of the mfg and IIRC there is quite a bit of info about him. Great lengths to go through to risk life and limb for a vintage GB anchor. Well done ! :tu

Will do thanks Jimmy. I did not feel threatened or that my life was in danger but it was a experience none the less. If I would have had my gas mask in my backpack I could have completed my annual qualification.

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Originally Posted by pfries

Nice find, and heck of a story behinde it, one to share with the grandkids....

Any specific plans for the restore yet?

Yeah I will not forget the day I got that razor. I hope to have kids period yet alone grandkids, the wife and I will continue to try upon my return home. I plan on having it restored by a pro to be period correct and as close to original as possible.

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Originally Posted by gooser

very nice grab ... !!! im jealous !!! ..lol

Thank you sir. I first saw it a few weeks ago and knew I had to go back and get it. Nothing like day dreaming about a razor for two weeks... I might have to find a RAD anonymous meeting.
03-03-2013, 09:43 PM
ratbag

Tear gas? That's a FAR CRY from what I ever have to go through to gain a new razor :P

Congrats on your new acquisition, it will look fantastic after a good clean up.

Cheers,
Paul
04-11-2013, 06:14 PM
dustoff003

Well everybody if you have not seen this thread yet this is how my GB turned out, http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...96961-g-b.html

Many thanks to mycarver for the great restoration!