*Archived* GemStar Customs

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  1. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Sweet razor!
     
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  2. gssixgun

    gssixgun At this point in time...

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    Gemstar Custom Razor #92 For Sale !!!!

    Maker: WC Corsan
    Model: n/a
    Origin: Sheffield, England
    Steel: Carbon, Cast Steel
    Size: 6/8 +
    Grind: Near Wedge
    Point: Olde English Slanted Square
    Scales: Custom Camel Bone
    Wedge: Green Malachite
    Pins: Solid Brass
    Washers: Outer = True old style beehive Brass - Inner = Solid Brass
    Honing: Naniwa Chosera 1-5-10 Select grade Coticule Finisher


    There was barely any visible hone wear on this Old English Gal and after a light polishing there is none at all...I only did a light polishing and buffing to the steel, and brought it to a near mirror finish, many would call this a Mirror I do not The scales are Custom Camel Bone and are a thin .105" thick much like the Old Bone scales were during this time period.. They polished out just beautifully and were polished twice more using Renaissance wax to seal them well.. The outer washer were made by a friend of mine and the the closest I have ever seen to the original style used on Sheffield razor back in the day down to the under cap washers to prevent the outer from collapsing.. The wedge is at .063" at the very end made from Recon Green Malachite.. The razor centers perfectly, and is a near wedge grind made from Sheffield Cast Steel.. If you like Heavy English steel this is one you really want.. Measured at 6/8 inch at the smaller side slightly higher at the tall side... [​IMG]



    Something to ask me about is the Elk Antler Brush that has a Green Malachite base that will match wonderfully with this Razor.. The pics are not up because I am waiting for the 20mm Super Silvertip knot to get here [​IMG] There is a deal to be had if you want both...

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    Prices and Contact Info is here on my website

    For Sale - Gem Star Customs
     
  3. gssixgun

    gssixgun At this point in time...

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    Gemstar Custom Razor #93

    Maker: F. Accadi
    Model: Alba Dawn
    Origin: Solingen, Germany sold from Brooklyn NY
    Steel: Carbon
    Size: 5/8 +
    Grind: Double Hollow Grind
    Point: Square
    Scales: Custom Bumblebee G10
    Wedge: Yellow Acrylic
    Pins: Solid Brass
    Washers: Outer = Solid Brass - Inner = Solid Brass
    Honing: Naniwa Chosera 1-5-10 Zulu Grey finisher



    There was barely any visible hone wear on this one and after a light polishing there is none at all...I only did a light polishing and buffing to the steel, and brought it to near perfect Satin finish.. The scales are Custom Yellow & Black G10 that have been contoured to bring out the Bumblebee effect and are a thin .115" beautifully contoured much like the Vintage scales to fit the hand while shaving and stropping. The wedge is at .055" at the very end made from a Translucent Yellow acrylic to match the scales, and continue the Bumblebee effect.. The razor centers perfectly, and the double hollow grind delivers a smooth comfortable shave...


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  4. gssixgun

    gssixgun At this point in time...

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    Gemstar DFS Razor #214 (damn fine shaver series)

    Maker: AJ Jordan
    Model: n/a
    Origin: Sheffield, England
    Steel: Carbon
    Size: 5/8
    Grind: Double Hollow Grind
    Point: Spike point
    Scales: Ebony
    Honing: Naniwa Chosera 1-5-10 Select Grade Coticule finisher




    The razor is near perfect with no visible hone wear, very light polishing after unpinning leaves a nice Satin finish .. The Original Celluloid were trashed and I had this set of Black Ebony on the bench, they fit the razor like a glove so I pinned them up and she centers and moves perfectly ...The razor is honed and it is stropped to true shave ready for you...



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    Price and Contact info is available on the website here

    For Sale - Gem Star Customs
     
  5. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Sweet razors each and every one!
     
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  6. gssixgun

    gssixgun At this point in time...

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    Gemstar DFS Razor #215

    Added to the website on 5/12/15

    Maker: Boker
    Model: Barber's Special
    Origin: Solingen Germany
    Steel: Carbon
    Size: 5/8
    Grind: Double Hollow Grind
    Point: Square point
    Scales: Celluloid
    Honing: Chosera 1-5-10, Blue/Green Escher Finish

    The razor is near perfect with no visible hone wear, very light polishing after unpinning leaves a nice Satin finish .. The Celluloid scales are near perfect also...
    The razor is honed and it is stropped to true shave ready for you...

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    Gemstar Custom Razor #95

    Added to the website 5/12/15

    Maker: Frederick's
    Model: Celebrated
    Origin: Sheffield, England
    Steel: Carbon,
    Size: 11/16
    Grind: Hollow
    Point: Round
    Scales: Custom Translucent Buffalo horn
    Wedge: Turquoise
    Pins: Solid Brass
    Washers: Outer = Triple Stacked Beehive - Inner = Solid Brass
    Honing: Naniwa Chosera 1-5-10 Select grade Coticule Finisher


    Just a really sweet shaver, nice smile, scales where built for this razor,, A very comfortable shaver made of Sheffield Steel..
    Don't miss out if you are interested in trying English steel at a good price
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    Thanks for looking
     
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  7. gssixgun

    gssixgun At this point in time...

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    Posted 6/17/2015

    Gemstar DFS Razor #216


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    Maker: Dubl Duck

    Model: Goldedge

    Origin: Solingen Germany

    Steel: Carbon

    Size: 5/8

    Grind: Double Hollow Grind

    Point: Round point

    Scales: Cracked Ice Celluloid

    Honing: Chosera 1-5-10, Blue/Green Escher Finish

    Price: SOLD !!!!

    The razor is near perfect with no visible hone wear, very light polishing after unpinning leaves a nice Satin finish .. The Celluloid scales are near perfect also...
    The razor is honed and it is stropped to true shave ready for you...

    The only reason this razor is $99 and not $100's is that the Original Square point was broken of and I re-fashioned the point the edge is about 1/8 of 1 inch shorter...
    If I didn't tell you this I doubt many would even notice it ...
     
    Last edited: Jun 17, 2015
  8. gssixgun

    gssixgun At this point in time...

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    Posted 6/17/2015

    Gemstar DFS Razor #217


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    Maker: Kinfolks (A Case Bros. company)

    Model: Wedge

    Origin: Little Valley NY

    Steel: Carbon

    Size: 5/8

    Grind: Wedge

    Point: Square point

    Scales: Original Celluloid w/logo intact

    Honing: Chosera 1-5-10, Zulu Grey finisher



    Price $109



    The razor is near perfect with no visible hone wear, very light polishing on the faces leaves a nice Satin finish .. The Celluloid scales are near perfect also, and the original pinning is intact..
    The razor is honed and it is stropped to true shave ready for you..
     
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  9. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Sharp looking razors! :happy088:
     
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  10. Seabs

    Seabs Well-Known Member

    That was a quick sale. I went to the page to buy and it was gone.
     
    Last edited: Jun 17, 2015
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  11. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Wow, an amazing deal on a fantastic looking Duck!
     
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  12. gssixgun

    gssixgun At this point in time...

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    Yeah that was a heck of a deal, it went bye bye before I even finished getting it listed in all the places..
     
  13. gssixgun

    gssixgun At this point in time...

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    Just some updates for you on what is going on up here this Fall in Idaho



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    I have changed to making Custom Brushes by special order only, Matching Sets in Woods and Antlers even Acrylics are available ..

    Like this Birdseye Maple set

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    I love doing the Antler brushes like this

    Elk

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    Whitetail

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    Or a Triple Matched set like this in Acrylic

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    I actually use a Vacuum Chamber to treat all the Wood Brushes so the finish is throughout the wood instead of just on the surface..


    I have decided to go ahead and do Re-Grinds on a limited basis,

    Obviously they have to be an older heavy grind to even be considered.. You can e-mail me the pics and questions at (gssixgun@gemstarcustoms.com)

    Stuff like these old Turner's that were honed to death,


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    Can be brought back to life again and have many generations of shaving left in them..


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    Restores and Honing are the same as they have been for the last 8+ years, just touch base with me at the e-mail above or through the website

    Welcome GemStar Customs - Gem Star Customs

    I also have a Facebook Page under Gemstar Customs if you are a Facebooker, please like it, and join me there too [​IMG]

    I often post the For Sale Razors and the DFS (Damn Fine Shaver) series on there so check it out


    Do you have Heirloom Razors or perhaps stuff so Valuable and Delicate that you are almost scared to have anyone touch them ???


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    I have been specializing in those for longer then anyone else, send me an e-mail and we can talk about the risks -vs- the reward of using them again..






    Just catching everyone up on what is going on at GemStar Customs [​IMG]
     
  14. gssixgun

    gssixgun At this point in time...

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  15. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    For those who may not know Glen, I'll vouch for his work. He's the only one that works on all my str8s.
    Not only great work, but a great guy to work with.
     
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  16. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

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  17. gssixgun

    gssixgun At this point in time...

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    Gemstar Custom Razor #95



    Maker: John C. Cockhill

    Model: The Celebrated

    Origin: Sheffield England

    Steel: Carbon

    Size: 6/8

    Grind: Heavy Near Wedge

    Point: Slanted Square Point

    Scales: Custom Honey Horn

    Wedge: Green Malachite

    Pins: Solid Brass

    Washers: Outer = Brass Domed - Inner = Solid Brass

    Honing: Chosera 1-5-10k Coticule Finisher






    No hone wear on this one, did a light polishing and brought out a near perfect High Gloss Satin finish on the heavy Sheffield steel..The scales are Custom Honey Horn with beautiful subtle streaking and a high gloss finish..
    John C Cockhill was known as a higher end supplier of Gentelmen's Accutrements, this is a top line Sheffield razor.

    The razor is of course shave ready and delivers a silky smooth shave from combing the Sheffield and the Coticule finish


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  18. gssixgun

    gssixgun At this point in time...

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    Gemstar DFS Razor #225



    Maker: Carl Monhouse (C-MON)

    Model: Star

    Origin: Solingen Germany

    Steel: Carbon

    Size: 11/16

    Grind: Full Hollow

    Point: Round Nose

    Scales: Swirl Plastics

    Honing: Chosera 1-5-10 Blue Green Escher finish


    The razor is in great shape with no visible hone wear, polishing on the faces leaves a nice Satin finish, Carl Monkhouse is the man behind the famous C-MON brand, his razors are sought after as being some of the smoothest shavers out there..

    I have had the scales sitting on the bench for years and they fit this razor like a glove so I used them, I am sorry I just can't remember where they came from :(

    The razor is honed and it is stropped to true shave ready for you...


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    Info and Prices are found here


    http://www.gemstarcustoms.com/index.php/for-sale.html
     
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  19. gssixgun

    gssixgun At this point in time...

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    I know it is rare but I traded some razors for some Restore and Honing work


    Just a sweet 5/8 Henckels Zwillingswerk #78

    Clean no visible hone wear what you see is what you get.

    Still, has Etch on the front of the blade face has NOT been restored.

    Honed & Stropped to a true shave ready condition Chosera 1-5-10 waiting for your requested Finisher

    $65 Shipped CONUS

    Paypal is preferred payment, but we can talk

    PM here or email gssixgun@gemstarcustoms.com

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    KB Extra #26 NotchNose

    These are not well known, but those that have them know how sweet they shave

    Kursius Brothers - KB Extra #26 it is a 5/8+

    No visible hone wear, clean bright steel, what you see is what you get it has NOT been restored it is that clean

    Honed and Stropped to a true Shave ready Chosera 1-5-10 awaiting your request for a finisher

    $75 Shipped CONUS

    Paypal is preferred but we can talk

    PM here or email gssixgun@gemstarcustoms.com

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    Thanks for looking
     
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  20. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    I like both of them.

    Hmm....
     
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