12-02-2021, 01:47 PM
(12-02-2021, 08:24 AM)Grassy Wrote:(12-01-2021, 04:01 PM)GAW9576 Wrote: Wow. Absolutely beautiful. I've seen just a few of the ER versions. Could you please post a picture of it with the thumb tab clearly visible. I'd like to see if they are based on 1st or 2nd Gen FWs. Of course if you can ID it as one or the other that would work but we all LOVE good pictures of beautiful razors.
Here is a picture of the cap as requested. I'm assuming this is a second Gen based on the ridges on the thumb tab? I'm no expert but it would very interesting g to know.
Definitely 2nd Gen. Thanks for the photo.
(12-02-2021, 08:51 AM)Old Sarge Wrote:(12-02-2021, 03:28 AM)GAW9576 Wrote: I had a marvelous Williams Wednesday shave today complete with Aqua Velva after shave. However the real star of the show was the new to me 1887 Kampfe Brothers Star razor. This was my first shave with a wedge blade safety razor. Overall it was an excellent shave. Even though the seller did a great job honing the blades before sending the razor out, I could work on my stopping a bit to get the most out of them. The Williams lathered extremely easily with the Zenith Boar and the Aqua Velva was a fantastic finishing touch.
That is indeed one special razor that you were waiting on! And what a beautiful image, Greg. Me thinks you need to kick off the December Haul thread with some close up shots!!!
I shall oblige as soon as I get a chance to take more photos.
(12-02-2021, 12:53 PM)MaineYooper Wrote:(12-02-2021, 03:28 AM)GAW9576 Wrote: I had a marvelous Williams Wednesday shave today complete with Aqua Velva after shave. However the real star of the show was the new to me 1887 Kampfe Brothers Star razor. This was my first shave with a wedge blade safety razor. Overall it was an excellent shave. Even though the seller did a great job honing the blades before sending the razor out, I could work on my stopping a bit to get the most out of them. The Williams lathered extremely easily with the Zenith Boar and the Aqua Velva was a fantastic finishing touch.
A wonderful photo! On this cold DecemBoar morning (25F and snowing lightly here in central Maine), the colors look warm and inviting. And that Zenith handle looks like a winner!
Thank you. I've really been enjoying exploring ways to make my photos more appealing. The Zenith is a joy to use. A beautiful patina is beginning to develop. I've seen pictures of these handles with fantastic patina which was one of the things that led to its acquisition. Also I know the knot will only get better with use as well.