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[Brianskeet]

I was given a wonderful opportunity to purchase a prototype of one of Tim's new 2H2H razors. I have a full custom on order with him and during the construction he had his terrible motorcycle accident leaving him with broken ribs and unable to make his fantastic Damascus steel. Now very luckily for me the steel for my razor was already made so my full custom will grace this site before too much longer. It is my retirement present to myself so I am looking forward to it greatly, but in the back and forth conversation Tim asked me if I would be interested in a prototype of a new run of razors he is making. I jumped at the chance! He also graciously offered to scale it in the wood of my choice since it is a prototype. I quickly Googled pictures of every Zowada razor I could find and decided on Purple Heart wood. 6/8 with a thumb notch and beautifully made. It will get its maiden voyage on my whiskers tonight!

 

[Brianskeet]

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[pmaster]

I like it! is that rust however near the "prototype"?

 

[KZero]

Where does one go about getting one of his razors?

 

[jpcwon]

That's a fantastic looking razor! I especially like the grind...

 

[Brianskeet]

I like it! is that rust however near the "prototype"?

Not rust. That is my haste and not removing all the oil! It came packed very well and the blade well oiled. The flash reflects off the oil in several places in the pics. Doesn't do the razor justice.

 

[Brianskeet]

Where does one go about getting one of his razors?

He has a website and a facebook page. Zowada custom knives. Send him an e-mail. He is a gentleman and fun to work with in planning your "perfect" razor. He also does business with the "Straight Razor designs" company as well. Occasionally his work is available there.

 

[Brianskeet]

That's a fantastic looking razor! I especially like the grind...

Thank you!

 

[KZero]

He has a website and a facebook page. Zowada custom knives. Send him an e-mail. He is a gentleman and fun to work with in planning your "perfect" razor. He also does business with the "Straight Razor designs" company as well. Occasionally his work is available there.

Thanks!

 

[pmaster]

Makes sense! Good to know its in perfect shape, let us know how she shaves

 

[Thomas Martin]

I kind of prefer the classic design over the shoulderless grind but this is a great shaver for sure. What did you order for your custom? I placed an order two weeks ago and lucky as I am, Tim had a blank for me from bevore his unfortunate accident. He'll be finishing it anytime soon. I decided for a 6/8 classic grind with barbers notch, worked spine and mammoth ivory scales.

 

[Brianskeet]

What an incredible shave! Tim put a fantastic edge on it. The thumb notch is the right size and shape to offer good control. I am usually a jimp loving shaver, but the thumb notch really makes them unneeded even for a jimp lover like me. The balance is good and it is deffinitely making the wait for my full custom easier. That razor will be a classic shouldered razor in damascus and has some really special features that I am keeping under my hat until it is unvield. Rest assured it will be brought to everyone right here on B&B.

 

[Thomas Martin]

Great. Keep us posted.

 

[Reevers]

Stunning! Great work!

 

[blackhhawk]

Aside from the razor looking beautiful in general, I like how the pivoting pin is a screw countersunk into the scale. Good idea.

 

[Brianskeet]

Ndlesnwo shaves later and I am exceedingly pleased with the razor. It definitely handles well!