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FiveOhNine
06-03-2010, 09:53 PM
So, SWMBO has laid down the law, and I must part with a few of my choicest straights, even though it pains me. *sigh*

First up, one of my first, which I've been hanging onto for some time, but just don't use enough to justify keeping it. It is a F. Reynolds, faux frameback, 6/8 with a barber's notch. It comes shave ready, as I received it, and is not only a sight to behold, but a great shaver as well. I haven't had a chance to take recent photos, but I've only used it a few times - so it is in essentially the same shape as the photos from the original sale, courtesy of gugi (please do let me know if you object to my borrowing of the original pictures). Long story short, it was purchased by another member who generously sold it to me for the price he paid, and I will pass it on for that same price, in the spirit of B&B.:thumbup:

$145 $130 shipped CONUS, elsewhere at cost.

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Next up, a Japanese Kikuboshi frameback with covered tang. The blade itself appears to have two different polish levels, which makes for an interesting picture. I have not had a chance to send this one out, so it does not come shave ready. Lastly, the blade requires guiding as it does not center in the scales, per the last picture.

$100 shipped CONUS, elsewhere at cost.

(sorry for the pictures, my white balance was way off, and I was in a hurry)

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Thanks for looking!

ganboyi
06-03-2010, 10:12 PM
That Frederick Reynolds is such a beauty, I bet it shaves like a dream too. Wish I had more of my razor funds this month - I too blame gugi!

astrouk1
06-04-2010, 04:03 AM
PM sent on the Japanese Kikuboshi frameback

sickz284u
06-04-2010, 04:49 AM
That FR is sure a nice looker. I wish I had the extra funds this week. Good luck with the sale.

gearchow
06-04-2010, 07:42 AM
Hoarding, such an unpleasant word.

I say again, one thing that straights have over DE gear is they are as much as individual, unique works of art as they are practical. That Reynolds handle is awesome. When I was a kid I used to melt leftover crayons and that handle is reminiscent of that. It's got that camo-red thing going on. And the curves on the tang, just awesome.

I can't believe you straight shavers are letting this sit here.

-jim

FiveOhNine
06-04-2010, 05:40 PM
Kikuboshi sold, pending funds!

Jaymo
06-04-2010, 07:20 PM
If that Kikobushi is made like Toyota forklifts, Makita power tools, and Tanaka chainsaws, somebody is getting a great razor.

FiveOhNine
06-05-2010, 05:08 PM
Faux-bump:tongue_sm

Basset
06-05-2010, 05:30 PM
That Frederick Reynolds is such a beauty, I bet it shaves like a dream too. Wish I had more of my razor funds this month - I too blame gugi!

I think I have the very same razor, only in black horn. Mine was honed by Ken Rupkalvis, though.

I shaved with it today, and it does indeed shave magnificently, and I have a few decent razors (Filly 13, Bokers, WBs, Wosty, TI).

Whoever snaps this one up is going to be very happy.

Too Tall
06-05-2010, 05:34 PM
Digging the shape of the F.R.
Hmm, I'm only on my second shave. You dog. wink wink. Made me look.

_MementoMori_
06-05-2010, 07:06 PM
Your topic title made me chuckle more than a little.

FiveOhNine
06-06-2010, 05:01 PM
After the day I had today babysitting 3 year olds.....she owes me one. I may just keep this....but bump just in case.

FiveOhNine
06-07-2010, 05:43 PM
Bump and a one and done price drop!

FiveOhNine
06-08-2010, 04:39 PM
Ok, last bump and then I'm keeping it!

I can take a hint.:tongue_sm

FiveOhNine
06-13-2010, 11:52 AM
**Belated update**

The Kikuboshi is sold and shipped over the pond.

The Reynolds is available for a few more days, and then its all mine!

jbitting
06-14-2010, 12:55 AM
PM sent re: Crayola Camo...

darn SRAD!
Hopefully the SWMBO's reaction will be, "Oooo.. That's pretty!"
..but I ain't holdin' my breath.

FiveOhNine
06-14-2010, 07:39 AM
Reynolds now pending payment!

...and sold.

jbitting
06-17-2010, 04:49 AM
Reynolds received..

and.. I might add..
The pictures of it just don't do it justice.
Very nice... I'm a happy camper.
Jake