A cameo appearance after a long absence.

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10-24-2006, 02:01 AM
vladsch

A cameo appearance after a long absence.

I must apologize for my disappearnce from these forums. Ever since I started working (in June) have been absent from these forums. In my defence I did try to keep up the first couple of weeks with my day job and razor restoration but could not make it on five hours of sleep a night.

I had to make a choice and the day job won. I can't say that I am fullfilled but at least I no longer have to worry about covering next month's rent.

I have been lurking in the background on and off and must commend everyone who has posted their restoration projects. Keep up the good work guys. It is a pleasure to see.

It pains me not to have the time to be part of the familly but starting from scratch at 42 does not leave me much time for leasure activities. I have to focus my energies on rebuilding some financial security for the familly.

I finally resolved to at least finish the two projects that I started in June and even that did not work out as planned. Having not done any restoration work for months I was out of practice. Everything took longer and was harder than I remembered.

I only managed to finish one razor out of two and ruined the blade I originally intended for these scales. I resorted to using a replacement blade.

I must admit that I was so frustrated with my in-eptitude that I told my wife that I don't ever want to do this again. I don't know if this will hold, but I certainly don't want to do it when I am this tired or pressed for time

The blade is a 6/8 DD Goldedge which I restored to descent condition. I did not bother replating the gold on the tang. I figured it would wear off anyway so why bother.

http://www.winpte.com/str8/GoldEdgeEbonyAfzelia.jpg

I envisioned a somewhat different result but I think this one turned out OK.

The scales are Ebony/Afzelia burl composites on a 0.010" brass liner. Adorned with etched brass bands and covered with a thick layer of CA.

Hope I get the chance to do this again some time soon. Please forgive my absence and don't take it as a lack of interest just a serious lack of time and energy.
10-24-2006, 02:44 AM
mrcleanhead

Welcome back Vlad. And as usual a jaw dropper. My hat is off to you sir. :bow

John
10-24-2006, 03:22 AM
C utz

Good to see you!
Well, if this job is lacking, I can only hope to aspire to a quarter of this! Absolutely amazing. Even when you feel you have doon a 'good' job, it is stunning!

Perhaps you can make some cash teaching us in classes. I hear there is a Razor Hostle opening in Massachusetts ;) You could be a guest speaker!!

C utz
10-24-2006, 03:22 AM
ToxIk

Incredible as always vlad. I really like the etched brass bands. Hope everything smooths out for you in the real world and affords you more comfort for your hobby.
10-24-2006, 03:26 AM
rtaylor61

Vlad, glad to see you back around. And what a beautiful razor. Incredible!

RT
10-24-2006, 04:29 AM
FiReSTaRT

Lovely work as always Vlad. I understand your frustration. However this does not have to be a tiring hobby. You can just do it a bit at a time as relaxation therapy. That way you'll still be around. You have been sorely missed here and we all hope to at least see you periodically.
10-24-2006, 04:41 AM
urleebird

'Bout time you got back to pull part of the wagon. :y
10-24-2006, 05:01 AM
xman

Good to see you and your fine work again Vlad. Having just lost my job (AGAIN!!??!!??) I know what you mean by needing to create stability. Funny too because I was just thinking about you the other day and hoping we might gear from you soon. Looks like my X-tra Sensory Perception is still working. :D

X
10-24-2006, 05:57 AM
mrcleanhead

Quote:

Originally Posted by C utz

Perhaps you can make some cash teaching us in classes. I hear there is a Razor Hostle opening in Massachusetts ;) You could be a guest speaker!!

C utz

Honey? I found another razor maker on the way home. Can I keep him?
Please, oh, please just one more?!
10-24-2006, 06:04 AM
garythepenman

Holy snapping duck sh#t...that is some razor.

Impressed as ever.

Gary
10-24-2006, 11:26 AM
alfborge

Shiiiny!!!
10-24-2006, 12:08 PM
sensei_kyle

Nice work as usual Vlad!
10-24-2006, 12:49 PM
steve

Vlad,

That's simply breath-taking. A true work of art!
10-24-2006, 02:05 PM
LX_Emergency

I'd been missing Vlad's pieces lately. Sad to hear that there will be less and less of them lately. However that is a very nice piece.
I've always thought that if I'd ever get a lot of cash I'd ask Vladimir Schneider to make something for me. In my Eyes when it comes to custom scales and original work combined he IS the master....
10-24-2006, 03:16 PM
bg42

Absolutly stunning,and welcome back
Kind regards Peter
10-24-2006, 03:21 PM
JLStorm

out of practice my ass lol... Amazing work Vlad!
10-24-2006, 05:10 PM
FiReSTaRT

Aww poor little Vlad, now he's down to the level of a mere super-master :cry:
10-24-2006, 05:30 PM
JerseyLawyer

That razor is really spectacular. I love the contrast of the ebony and the burl wood. Some of the most eyecatching scales I've ever seen.

And welcome back! Of course, since I was gone, too, you were never really "gone" to me, but, err, good to see you again. :)
10-24-2006, 09:41 PM
Joe Chandler

Glad to have you back around a bit. Just the kick in the ass I needed.
10-24-2006, 10:41 PM
garythepenman

That DD is so ärt deco"it's fabulous. Imagine back in the 1930's it would probably go something like this....

Bertie Wooster:- "Jeeves, the shave I had yesterday at Trumpers was dreadfull, I felt like one of Flossy's hedgehogs all day...and night for that matter."

Jeeves:- "There is one sollution Sir.. if I may be so bold ?."

Bertie Wooster:-- "And what may that be Jeeves ?."

Jeeves:-- "I would suggest I shave you with the DD we recently aquired from the bespoke barbers supplier in Canada Sir."

Bertie Wooster:- Ï leave myself in your capable hands Jeeves...as always."

Jeeves:- Ä most discerning choice Sir."
10-24-2006, 11:36 PM
RichZ

Wow that is now my favorite razor...:tu
10-25-2006, 12:14 AM
1adam12

You are a true artist Vlad. If you put half the effort/skill into your every day life I do not see how it could be anything but spectacular.
10-25-2006, 01:11 AM
C utz

Quote:

Originally Posted by garythepenman

That DD is so ärt deco"it's fabulous. Imagine back in the 1930's it would probably go something like this....

Bertie Wooster:- "Jeeves, the shave I had yesterday at Trumpers was dreadfull, I felt like one of Flossy's hedgehogs all day...and night for that matter."

Jeeves:- "There is one sollution Sir.. if I may be so bold ?."

Bertie Wooster:-- "And what may that be Jeeves ?."

Jeeves:-- "I would suggest I shave you with the DD we recently aquired from the bespoke barbers supplier in Canada Sir."

Bertie Wooster:- Ï leave myself in your capable hands Jeeves...as always."

Jeeves:- Ä most discerning choice Sir."

LOL!

I'd never trust Bertie with one of these puppies....He'd probably use it to butter his toast!

Also, his Aunt Agatha would never cough up the dough!

C utz
10-25-2006, 02:19 AM
vladsch

Wow! Now that's a warm welcome back and very inspirational. Thank you!

You definitely know how to make a guy feel guilty about being absent. :o

I must admit that you inspire me to complete the second razor. I will try to finish the blade and pin it to the scales which have been ready for a few months. These are a near twin to these scales: Ebony/Afzelia burl but with a swirl grain pattern and brass bands that are more figured and I find them to be more delicate. The blade is 5/8" near wedge and should be a very elegant looking razor if I manage to restore the blade. :w

The razor in these pictures has a matching box that is ready for contouring and flocking, which I look forward to completing.

The second razor has no box at the moment because after a fixable screw-up while working on it, I took my frustrations out with a hammer. When I was done there weren't too many pieces left bigger than a toothpick. So needless to say it is a write off and it only felt good for about a minute until I realized that I would have to start from scratch. :gth
10-25-2006, 05:05 PM
jim28277

Been there, done that (more than once :y )

Quote:

Originally Posted by vladsch

Wow! Now that's a warm welcome back and very inspirational. Thank you!

The second razor has no box at the moment because after a fixable screw-up while working on it, I took my frustrations out with a hammer.......:gth
10-25-2006, 05:30 PM
rtaylor61

I keep opening this thread just to look at that razor. Very elegant and classy. It makes a statement.

RT
10-25-2006, 05:40 PM
superfly

Welcome back, Vlad, and about the razor, I like i', I like i' a lo'... :D

Nenad