My New Wedge From Joe Chandler

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10-30-2006, 06:18 AM
JLStorm

My New Wedge From Joe Chandler

I recently traded Joe a near mint condition 8/8 Friodur and he in return has restored a beautiful 8/8 Joseph Smith & Sons Wedge. I used the razor tonight and had an amazing shave with it. I have three wedges in my usual rotation, two of them were restored, one was restored by Robert Williams and honed by Lynn and this one restored and honed by Joe. One thing I was truely amazed by is Joe's honing abilities. I have had all of my razors honed by either Lynn or Bill, and now Joe, and I can honestly say that this razor is just as good a shaver as my best honed and/or restored razors. :bow

Here are some pics (uunfortunately I dont have any before pics)
10-30-2006, 06:27 AM
FiReSTaRT

Uhmmmm Josh, can we actually SEE some pics? :D
10-30-2006, 07:11 AM
JLStorm

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Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

Uhmmmm Josh, can we actually SEE some pics? :D

Nope lol, I have uploaded them and they have been successfully uploaded twice, but they are not showing?? My laptop battery is about to die, maybe someone can figure it out, or maybe Joe can post his own pics???
10-30-2006, 07:33 AM
FiReSTaRT

In that case I'll let my imagination run wild. I'm seeing a custom-worked back, ebony scales with ivory inlays, sterling liners/end-caps and a need to change my underwear from just thinking about such a setup.
10-30-2006, 08:01 AM
mrcleanhead

Hey Ilija that Josh is just a tease. You seen the latest pics of his Christmas razor? Oh baby!!!! :D

John
10-30-2006, 08:10 AM
FiReSTaRT

John you're a cruel cruel man. Just thinking of THAT razor is too much for my heart. I think I'll just "acquire" it, visit Mastro Livi and exchange it for 3 of his best to add some lustre to my rotation :nj
10-30-2006, 01:08 PM
Joe Chandler

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Thanks, Josh.

This is it...I apologize for the bad pic.
11-01-2006, 08:56 PM
Joe Chandler

Any opinions?
11-01-2006, 09:10 PM
JLStorm

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Originally Posted by Joe Chandler

Any opinions?

I like it lol! does that count?

I'll take some real pictures this week for you Joe...but they probably wont really mean much unless you have some before pics...
11-01-2006, 09:14 PM
Joe Chandler

I thought I had some, but I canna find 'em anywhere.
11-01-2006, 09:23 PM
garythepenman

Joe, you know what I think :tu

Gary
11-02-2006, 01:14 AM
vladsch

Nice work Joe but more light would show it off better. Get that picture taking set-up back. You had it down pat a few months ago.

As far as before pics, I too forget to take them. If I am lucky I have some e-bay pics for the before reference but sometimes they are not to be found.
11-02-2006, 01:34 AM
Joe Chandler

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Originally Posted by vladsch

Nice work Joe but more light would show it off better. Get that picture taking set-up back. You had it down pat a few months ago.

As far as before pics, I too forget to take them. If I am lucky I have some e-bay pics for the before reference but sometimes they are not to be found.

My picture making setup is the same, actually. I just took that picture to give JL an idea what it would look like. It was the only one I could find later, when JL started the thread. :o
11-02-2006, 01:40 AM
JLStorm

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Originally Posted by Joe Chandler

My picture making setup is the same, actually. I just took that picture to give JL an idea what it would look like. It was the only one I could find later, when JL started the thread. :o

Id send the razor back to Joe so he could take some photos...but Im afraid he may come to his senses and keep it for himself lol. I'll take some photos...but I dont exactly have a great photo setup either, I'll see what I can do...I certainly have the free time!
11-02-2006, 01:42 AM
garythepenman

JL....for your next project how about designing an SRP callender full of razor porn ?.

Each month could also include stropping and honing tips etc...

Gary
11-02-2006, 02:02 AM
JLStorm

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Originally Posted by garythepenman

JL....for your next project how about designing an SRP callender full of razor porn ?.

Each month could also include stropping and honing tips etc...

Gary

I already have prices custom large calendgers in another post post...no one got back to me!
11-02-2006, 02:07 AM
garythepenman

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Originally Posted by JLStorm

I already have prices custom large calendgers in another post post...no one got back to me!

Tis very sad JL...oh well :(
11-02-2006, 04:13 AM
mrcleanhead

I think that may be my fault Josh and Gary. Sorry. I put the idea out there but too much on my plate for this year. I appreciate the research Josh. Maybe we can do something for 2008?

John
11-06-2006, 08:56 AM
dolf

Quote:

Originally Posted by garythepenman

JL....for your next project how about designing an SRP callender full of razor porn ?.

Each month could also include stropping and honing tips etc...

Gary

So that you could claim you bought it for the tips and articles and not the pics?
11-06-2006, 09:58 AM
JLStorm

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Originally Posted by dolf

So that you could claim you bought it for the tips and articles and not the pics?

Funny that excuse never worked when I used to buy my Harley calanders....:hmmm: :D