A few weeks ago one of our straight shaving fraternity mentioned how he'd lusted after a 1" Filarmonica and I (foolishly) stated that I couldn't see the point of such a big blade. So, what happened immediately after? This 15/16" W&B Celebrated is what - and I couldn't resist it.
I've made some brown horn scales and because the blade is so heavy, left them a bit chunkier than usual and with the additional weight of a brass wedge means that the balance is fine.
I can date the blade to prior to late 1880s given that the stamp states Sheffield - after about 1887, all blades were marked 'Sheffield, England'.
For such an old blade there is little honing on the spine and the edge took a surprisingly even bevel using two lots of tape and gave an incredibly smooth shave.
Hope you like it.
I've made some brown horn scales and because the blade is so heavy, left them a bit chunkier than usual and with the additional weight of a brass wedge means that the balance is fine.
I can date the blade to prior to late 1880s given that the stamp states Sheffield - after about 1887, all blades were marked 'Sheffield, England'.
For such an old blade there is little honing on the spine and the edge took a surprisingly even bevel using two lots of tape and gave an incredibly smooth shave.
Hope you like it.
