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    Ahhh, yeah, there it is...

    I really like the scales on that one. I'm usually a bone/horn fan & didn't much like the look of wood until I got a couple of Harts with maple scales with the most beautiful birdseye you've even seen. After seeing wood scales in person & not just on the web the grain really makes for a pretty razor. Something about the already antique, almost primitive feel of a straight razor that well-made wooden scales amplify. Perfection in simplicity and all that jazz....

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    Quote Originally Posted by KenWeir View Post
    Ahhh, yeah, there it is...

    I really like the scales on that one. I'm usually a bone/horn fan & didn't much like the look of wood until I got a couple of Harts with maple scales with the most beautiful birdseye you've even seen. After seeing wood scales in person & not just on the web the grain really makes for a pretty razor. Something about the already antique, almost primitive feel of a straight razor that well-made wooden scales amplify. Perfection in simplicity and all that jazz....
    I kind of like and or appreciate everything so far because I am new, and I am fascinated by most razors. You mention wood here is a recent post that I liked with very nice apple wood burl scales. http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ons-wedge.html
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    Looks wonderful, but I could never use a razor that heavy. Wedges look great but just don't give the feedback I need to feel good during a shave.

    I recently parted with a 7/8 Hart for that very reason, but I know it's going to a good home.

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    Guess what you all, It's here!!! My SRD kit arrived today, it was well packaged and unharmed. I have not decided yet when my first shave will be yet. I think that I will just try and make lather and shave with my Mach3 for the next couple of days.
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    Don't be skeered...

    All kidding aside, choose a time where you can take your time & focus. I look forward to hearing your first shave report!
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    Quote Originally Posted by shooter74743 View Post
    Don't be skeered...

    All kidding aside, choose a time where you can take your time & focus. I look forward to hearing your first shave report!
    I don't know if scared and intimidated are the same or not but I am more intimidated by the razor than scarred. I have a heathy respect for the blade and want to master the art. I made what I thought to be okay lather this morning and enjoyed shaving even if it was with my cartridge razor.
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    Smile The arrival photos

    I would like to thank Don, Lynn and everyone else behind the scenes at SRD!

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    Now I just have to man up and get to shaving tomorrow.
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    That looks a beatiful kit for a good start!
    I think taht intimidated is the correct word, after some years I still am intimidated by that blade.
    Each time I take a razor of mine, be it 4/8 or 7/8, I give him the respect that it deserves. It is always the winner, I can only do my best to limit blessing and no distraction is allowed.
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