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Discussion in 'Razor Restoration' started by gssixgun, Jun 18, 2020.

  1. gssixgun

    gssixgun At this point in time...

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    This one is getting close here

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    Custom made at Charlie Lewis’s Texas meet up
    My friend Roy aka Cudarunner sent her out to be worked up after he made it there

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    400-8k 3M Tri M ite paper

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    Done:
    Full polish on the steel
    Been at least 10 years since I have used the Amber Flame acrylic, they are @.115”
    Faux Ivory wedge
    Solid Brass beehive outer washers, pretty sure from Austin
    Solid Brass pins and inner washers
    Going to rehone the blade and finish with my Nakayama

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    Last edited: Jun 18, 2020
    gssixgun, Jun 18, 2020
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  2. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Stunning!

    The Ivory colored wedge is a nice touch--the contrast really sets off the Amber Flame acrylic. Fantastic polish as well. Incredible work :D
     
    timabababaluka, Jun 18, 2020
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  3. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    Beautiful, Glen. You have my mailing address, correct?
     
    Primotenore, Jun 18, 2020
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  4. lightcs1776

    lightcs1776 Well-Known Member

    A great piece of work. Beautiful.

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    lightcs1776, Jun 18, 2020
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  5. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    Glenn, if I could hit the “like” button ten times, I would. That razor is stunning!

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    Jim99, Jun 18, 2020
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  6. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Jayaruh, Jun 18, 2020
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  7. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    :love055:
     
    Keithmax, Jun 18, 2020
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  8. stingraysrock

    stingraysrock PIF'd away his custom title

    Fantastic! As always!
     
    stingraysrock, Jun 18, 2020
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  9. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Very nice
     
    jimjo1031, Jun 18, 2020
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  10. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool..
     
    brit, Jun 18, 2020
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  11. CastleShave

    CastleShave Well-Known Member

    After seeing that I wish I had gotten you to redo my scales


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    CastleShave, Jun 19, 2020
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  12. Ice-Man

    Ice-Man Well-Known Member

    That is Stunning Sir!!! Love those scales
     
    Ice-Man, Jun 22, 2020
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  13. battle.munky

    battle.munky Has the menthol.munky on his back!

    There's a lot to like about that entire assembly Glen. You sir are a wizard.
     
    battle.munky, Jun 22, 2020
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  14. Suhrim21

    Suhrim21 Well-Known Member

    WOW!!!!!!! Absolutely gorgeous. I really am finding it hard to vocalize my feelings about this razor.
     
    Suhrim21, Jul 8, 2020
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