I'm so excited. Glen aka. gssixgun is shipping some of my razors home. I can post more pics later but, with his permission here is a before and after and a couple of extras... I got this W.Greaves & Sons from a local antique shop that I frequent on occasion. I've gotten to know the owners and they gave me a really good deal. It had some rust and a pretty blah set of replacement scales so I/we decided to change them too. I wanted a vintage, original look and boy does it look good. Before: After Glen worked his magic... Here's a quote of what he did. Scales: Translucent streaked Horn @ .105 Wedge: Vintage lead Steel Finish: Satin Glow Pins: NiAg Washers: Outside / Double stacked SS Internal / Brass Honing: Chosera 1-5-10, Select Grade Coticule finisher This one is a W&B Extra Hollow that I found online. Unfortunately I don't have any before pics. The scales were plain black celluloid and were not salvageable. Here's what was done. Scales: Bone Linen Micarta @.110 Wedge: Vintage Lead Steel Finish: Light Satin Pins: Solid Brass Washers: Brass In and Out Honing: Chosera 1-5-10, Select Grade Coticule finisher And one more teaser. This one was basically a clean and hone but it needed a replacement hinge pin and wedge. I purchased it online and when it came the wedge didn't fit and there was a little brass bolt and nut holding it together at the blade. It's ok though because Glen fixed it for me. Lov'in me some Ducks! Like I said before, I didn't want these to look brand new. I like the character they have acquired over the years. I just wanted them to be cleaned up, polished a little and usable. Enjoy the pics everybody. And a special thanks again to Glen for the great job. Jonathan
WOW. I want that Greaves!!!!! Well, they all look good but that big chunk of Sheffield steel is my favourite.
I've started posting some SOTD threads. There were actually 6 in that lot. You all will have to stay tuned to see the rest. The next round will be on their way to Glen soon.
Holy Cow! They aren't mine, but just looking at them makes me happy! Congrats jbooth and I hope you have many fantastic shaves with these beauties. to Glen, the Master Craftsman.
