It was one of six that were for sale. This looked like the best all-round, so that's why I bought it.
Bought this today. Looking to resell it, but if I don't, then hey, I got a nice dish for *relatively* cheap moolah. [IMG] Have NO IDEA who...
You'll forgive me for asking - what are they??
All Done!! [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] Should be good for another 70 years!! Now to start quilting...
I agree with Bear. That 'professor' sounds like an idiot. Silver marks are highly regulated. Where the hell did she get her information from!??...
I have no idea what that is, but I have to agree with this. We found Donald Trump's toupe!! LOL.
Here's the ad. From December, 1890... [IMG] Also in the same issue, someone lost a silver-mounted walking-stick. ...nobody's seen one...
No.
Actually, no. I was already in my early twenties (about 22, 23) when I started.
I've been straight shaving for five years. I'm in no danger of slashing my neck open. I find it quite theraputic, actually. It's very...
After three coats of stain, it's time to move onto the next step, which will be drilling and screwing the new frontpiece onto the base... [IMG]...
I cut my throat for the first, last and only time when I accidentally ran over a pimple. I swear to God it was the worst pain in my whole bloody...
I didn't. I was in the process of doing it when I cut myself. I put disinfectant on my hand, though and the bleeding seems to have stopped.
At least this time I mean it literally! My finger still hurts!
From the tip of the scales to the end of the tang - 6.25in. The blade width is 6/8.
Ever since I got into straight-razor shaving, back in 2010, it's been my DREAM to own an antique straight razor with ivory scales. Today, that...
I've seen plenty of silver-topped ones, you're right. They're quite common. But this? First time. Ever!
[IMG] The sanding is complete. Now begins the staining! This will take a few days.
After much chipping, chiseling, measuring, fitting and testing, we're now moving onto sanding. Once we've got the edges smooth, we'll start...
Very nice hallmarks. It'll look lovely once it's cleaned up. I'd say something like this probably went in a toiletry case, although this the...
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