LYNN- Thank you, sir!

I just wanted EVERYONE to know how I feel, which is why I am posting this today.

I have an heirloom Brummel-Werk "Zebra" from my Grandfather that was damaged by the people I sent it to - to have it re-sharpened. They destroyed the edge instead of repairing it! I am highly upset about it too - to put it mildly - that they wrecked my late grand dads razor. :(

I ran it by Lynn, whom I'd never really met before - or been formerly introduced to - other then watching his video "The World of Straight Razor Shaving". Lynn immediately saw my dilemma and felt in his heart that I needed to be helped out. He offered to fix what the other service destroyed. I couldn't believe it. I am soooooo, so grateful words cannot describe how much I appreciate his kindness and empathy for my situation.

I have nothing but praise for Mr. Abrams - and much, much gratitude for such a kind offer. :)

I am so glad I joined the world of straight razor users because you all are a great bunch of folks with hearts of gold. Thanks for being here!!!

A special "Thanks" goes to you, Lynn, for your kindness and understanding with my situation. I will do as you suggested too - repay that kindness to someone else when MY chance arises. Bet on it! It will be a pleasure to pass down the kind of love for the hobby that you have, and now I have, to another with the same affection for straight razors.

You DA MAN, Lynn!

And special thanks to you, gramps (RIP) for being a straight razor shaver yourself and allowing me the privilege of using one too - by leaving your heirloom behind for me to pass down to my son, etc.

I MISS YOU BIG TIME!!

Kindest regards,

New member....
Phil Lanza Sr. (Modesto, Ca.)

Brummel-Werk NEW YORK /w/ Celluloid "Zebra" Scales
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t...K_OpenView.jpg
Anthony & Clara LaPine (Grandpa and Grandma)
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t...2/100_0618.jpg

Well said that man !

ian

That is great now you are happy.
i would like to ask you a question.
Did you make sure the person who honed your razor that you are not satisfied with his work?
Thank you for a great post.

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Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

That is great now you are happy.
i would like to ask you a question.
Did you make sure the person who honed your razor that you are not satisfied with his work?
Thank you for a great post.

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Yes, very happy! :D

The person I sent it to was from a reputable razor store and thus I thought it would be "in safe hands". I was WRONG!! That's all I will say. :(

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Originally Posted by ianp1966

Well said that man !

ian

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It's easy.....comes from my heart! ;)

Thanks for noticing.... :)

Lynn is, without a doubt, the greatest. I owe damn near everything I know about razors to that guy... I'm just sad he's moving, but so glad to have met him before that happened.

A toast to the big guy, May he find the NOS Treasure of No-Beard the Barberian.... That was a terrible pun, and a worse toast... I feel ashamed.

But still, I tip every hat I've ever worn, or own to Lynn :D

On a side note, those are some niiiice scales on that razor... are those new, or did they come with the razor? Sweet stuff, good luck!

Cheers,
Jeremy

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Originally Posted by ShavedZombie

Lynn is, without a doubt, the greatest. I owe damn near everything I know about razors to that guy... I'm just sad he's moving, but so glad to have met him before that happened.

A toast to the big guy, May he find the NOS Treasure of No-Beard the Barberian.... That was a terrible pun, and a worse toast... I feel ashamed.

But still, I tip every hat I've ever worn, or own to Lynn :D

On a side note, those are some niiiice scales on that razor... are those new, or did they come with the razor? Sweet stuff, good luck!

Cheers,
Jeremy

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Hello Jeremy, my pleasure to speak with you!

We are now both "indebted" to Lynn because what he's done for me is give me hope that my grandfathers razor will be sliding across my face soon. That's "priceless" to me!! :)

On the scales, they are "original" & "celluloid". They are called "Zebra" from what I have researched up to this point. At first glance they look like bone/horn....which is what I had thought they were initially. But they are a sandwiched synthetic material which gives the appearance of real animal bone. They ARE nice, for sure! Thanks for the compliment! ;)

Cordially,

~Phil

Lynn is a great guy, but I'm going to thank him by sending him all my unused tubs of Castle Forbes lol... he knows what this means.

Phill thanks for posting, my grand father meant a lot to me, I have his mess knife and survival knife from WWII, he was stationed in North Africa on a frigate ship. Best of luck, I'm sure she's sharp now.

Cheers
David

What a nice post!
A razor passed from generatioon to generation is much more than a piece of steel, it's a family heirloom with feelings and fond merories attached to it... seemingly a part of it.
I'm glad your razor has found a way to live on through people's kindness... That should make it even more cherished.

I'm happy for you!

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Originally Posted by BlacknTan

What a nice post!
A razor passed from generatioon to generation is much more than a piece of steel, it's a family heirloom with feelings and fond merories attached to it... seemingly a part of it.
I'm glad your razor has found a way to live on through people's kindness... That should make it even more cherished.

I'm happy for you!

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Thanks for the kind words.
........and I LOVE "Black-n-Tan". For them that do not know what it is that's Bass Ale-n-Guinness mixed together....ummmmmm!! :D