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I like Atra cartridges and the Reed & Barton handles are very nice so I picked up this NOS one from 1977 for $27.
They came out in two models/platings; silver and sterling silver.
This is the sterling silver one.
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My first straight Razor! A full hollow ground Eicker Solingen 4/8th from our very own @Fergiebilly should be on its way soon. Really looking forward to it... He has re-honed the blade from scratch and told me this morning he test shaved with some normal soap and a splash of water and got a BBS off of one pass! There's no chance I'll be doing that, but at least I know it's sharp :eek:
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motto said:
Looks great. I like the material choice, oak is beautyful wood. What are your plans for the finish?
Are you going to add a base or is it a design on which the different brushes are weight and conterweight?

Marco
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Thanks Marco, yes I seem to have got the balance just right. I'm able to put a lot of weight on the front without the need to counter balance. It's just off cuts we've got lying about. We use a lot of oak at work. I'll finish either with pale shellac or Danish oil.
 
Shave to the grave said:
Paul, the actual base is 50mm x 50mm, height incl top is 155mm and the diameter of the top is 150mm.
The curve in the stand aids the weight/balance. I have made something similiar but slightly more involved. Curves are wonderful things!View attachment 20314
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Would you be up for making a custom piece, like yours but with six spaces so the top is symmetrical, it's an OCD thing!
 
Blademonkey said:
Would you be up for making a custom piece, like yours but with six spaces so the top is symmetrical, it's an OCD thing!
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I'd never say never & I'm more than happy to do a few bit's & pieces for people. I'm on holiday from next week for 2 weeks & if you're still keen, contact me. There are certain challeges with a piece like this, the size of your brush handles, for instance. Also, I'm limited to Oak because unashamedly I nick it from work & that's pretty much all we use. But we can talk Paul...
 
Shave to the grave said:
Thanks Marco, yes I seem to have got the balance just right. I'm able to put a lot of weight on the front without the need to counter balance. It's just off cuts we've got lying about. We use a lot of oak at work. I'll finish either with pale shellac or Danish oil.
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That's lovely. The self balancing design makes it even more cool. Please show us pictures of the stand when finished and filled with brushes.

What do you mean with "Danish Oil"?
As I am living in Denmark and own an old house I am doing woodworking on a regular base. For finishing I often use linseed oil in different qualities. Is this the stuff you call "Danish Oil"?

Best Regards
Marco
 
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