Thread: What are you working on?

If you can come up with a good pairing, there is not a prettier razor than those. Display it with the blade open, slather the scales with silicone, the blade with TufGlide. They are quite rare in good nick, I think!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

If you can come up with a good pairing, there is not a prettier razor than those. Display it with the blade open, slather the scales with silicone, the blade with TufGlide. They are quite rare in good nick, I think!

I'll find it. I have a box sitting 3 feet away from me full of straight razor's I was getting ready to look in there. I think it is in there in a factory box too!

This weeks progress ready for honing
Rochister 7/8" (15/16" actual size)
resuited from some old Filly scales to a new suit in Queensland Silky Oak from the tree in my front yard
silver eyelet washers & brass pins



13/16" GB cleaned up alright considering the pitting


6/8" Geo Savage
it did have part of the Jim Crow etching but unfortunately since half was missing I did not save the rest

Originally Posted by Substance

This weeks progress ready for honing
Rochister 7/8" (15/16" actual size)
resuited from some old Filly scales to a new suit in Queensland Silky Oak from the tree in my front yard
silver eyelet washers & brass pins



13/16" GB cleaned up alright considering the pitting


6/8" Geo Savage
it did have part of the Jim Crow etching but unfortunately since half was missing I did not save the rest

some fine looking razors! that QLD Silky Oak is some beautiful stuff too, ive seen several bowls turned from it, all very beautiful

I received a 5/8 DOVO Best Quality for 'honing' as soon as I looked at the blade I knew that it was going to be more than that. I contacted the owner and explained what I had and what I believed caused it and I have his OK to fix it.

Looks like it's going to be an interesting Sunday. I didn't care about showing the blade just the light under the middle so as to show the Frown;

Originally Posted by Substance

This weeks progress ready for honing
Rochister 7/8" (15/16" actual size)
resuited from some old Filly scales to a new suit in Queensland Silky Oak from the tree in my front yard
silver eyelet washers & brass pins


13/16" GB cleaned up alright considering the pitting


6/8" Geo Savage
it did have part of the Jim Crow etching but unfortunately since half was missing I did not save the rest

That's a nice rare George Brittain Anchor razor, date range I've read for them is between 1780-1810 IIRC, those aren't original scales are they? Nice razor...

Originally Posted by cudarunner

I received a 5/8 DOVO Best Quality for 'honing' as soon as I looked at the blade I knew that it was going to be more than that. I contacted the owner and explained what I had and what I believed caused it and I have his OK to fix it.

Looks like it's going to be an interesting Sunday. I didn't care about showing the blade just the light under the middle so as to show the Frown;

Looks like you are going to have some fun with that one......

Originally Posted by Willisf

Looks like you are going to have some fun with that one......

So far No Fun, No Fun At All! Taking the frown out is easy, getting a good set bevel has been 'shall we say Interesting' I've taken many chips and frowns out but for some reason this edge is not 'Co-Operating'.

I've set it aside as it was getting frustrating and I don't like to work on razors when I'm frustrated, I like to enjoy it.

I'll give it another go either later today or after work tomorrow. I do like to provide a fairly quick turnaround.

Originally Posted by Phrank

That's a nice rare George Brittain Anchor razor, date range I've read for them is between 1780-1810 IIRC, those aren't original scales are they? Nice razor...

Thanks Phrank,
as far as I can tell they are all original steel dome washers & brass pins & lead wedge

I didn't remove them for that very reason, I did want it altered or to screw the washers
hence the scales are slightly warped still at the wedge

I have seen a W&B & a Rogers I think was with similar scales

thanks for the dates I had it between 1787-1840 also
so for around 200 years old I am happy how it come out considering its previous neglect

Originally Posted by Substance

Thanks Phrank,
as far as I can tell they are all original steel dome washers & brass pins & lead wedge

I didn't remove them for that very reason, I did want it altered or to screw the washers
hence the scales are slightly warped still at the wedge

I have seen a W&B & a Rogers I think was with similar scales

thanks for the dates I had it between 1787-1840 also
so for around 200 years old I am happy how it come out considering its previous neglect

I chased a GB for over a year until I finally found one, I think they are great shavers, almost mystical in how old that steel is. The one I have, came with the original leather pouch and rather large, cylindrical coffin box as well. Razor in the pouch, pouch then into the coffin box....