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03-21-2008, 01:50 AM #1Mr. Meat Helmet
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W&B for Gentlemens Use 7/8 - Restore - Bolivian Rosewood
I finally finished the restore on this W&B For Gentlemen's Use 7/8 Wedge.
The scales are made from Bolivian Rosewood w/ a satin finish.
I really like the tang on this blade. I have yet to hone this baby. Hopefully it shaves as good as it looks
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03-21-2008, 02:08 AM #2Senior Member
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Superb job Amyn!!!
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03-21-2008, 02:10 AM #3Senior Member
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Great work...it's a winner.
Having Fun Shaving
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03-21-2008, 04:49 AM #4Renaissance Man
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Yes, YES, a very nice piece of work. I happen to know a gentleman who could use it just fine!
Speaking of that--
What is the story on the "Gentlemen's Use" and the "Barber's Use" razors? Any real (or even imagined) differences? And, why would a razor for use by a gentleman have a barber's notch???
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03-21-2008, 01:06 PM #5In over my head
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I'm a real sucker for nice, handmade wood scales like that.
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03-21-2008, 05:58 PM #6< Banned User >
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That monkey tail tang is sweet! Probably necessary to keep a firm grip on that big hunk o' iron! Looking good!
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03-22-2008, 06:28 PM #7Senior Member
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beautiful, great job,
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03-22-2008, 10:49 PM #8Senior Member
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Thats a beautiful finish on the blade, very nicely done!
will you tape the spine before honing? Otherwise your mirror finish will be all scratched up, if it's a true wedge. Just a thought.
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03-23-2008, 06:31 PM #9Mr. Meat Helmet
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Originally Posted by Russel Baldridge
You are correct. I will be using some electrical tape before taking it to the hone and it will have be started on a lower grit stone to establish a bevel.
It is a wedge, and the geometry of the blade does lend it self to longer and more pronounced scratches from honing. I hope to tackle that some time today or early next week.
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03-24-2008, 01:58 AM #10Super Shaver
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This is a perfect razor.
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