It has been replated in nickel by Chris Evatt of Razorplate.com. My photography skills do not do it justice, this baby shines!
I'm sure it feels pretty stiff, they soften after getting a soak. I don't think that there is any break in time at least the one I have. I only hope it has the backbone your looking for.
Another small shaving lot - this one $16. Three things in it - one I don't care for, one I'm happy about - and one I'm very happy about Don't care for: Yet another Col. Conk. badger brush. Happy about: NIB Merkur Mach 3 metal razor Very happy about: A very solid pewter mug with some nice weight to it made in Sheffield, England. I like the lion's(?) head on top
Outstanding! One of my favorite razors. Enjoy! Thank you @Boojum1 for your generous donation to the NGA! Much appreciated.. Kerry
I hope it serves you well for many shaves =) i have an itch to buy a semogue owners club. But my no buy isnt really optional right now. Funds are low hahaha