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Just got a 1991 razor/one-armed man pattern Schatt & Morgan Barlow in the mail. I've always liked this blade set-up, but could never find just the right frame, until I saw this one for sale.
Since getting into traditionals, I've always seemed to be buying GECs, so I've been trying to find something I liked from another maker to try.
This one is perfect. I love bone handles, and this saw-cut bone is the way a barlow should look. The blades are sharp, perfectly centered, and have great snap with half stops. The pen blade is a little larger than most secondary pen blades that I'm familiar with, and it's a nice combination with the razor. It does get in the way of the long pull nail nick on the master blade, but that's fine since it can be easily pinched open (I can't, though, seem to get it open in the 'one-armed' fashion--the hook isn't quite pronounced enough. Not a big deal to me though.)
The major difference I found between the S&M and the GECs I own is the overall finish. My GECs, although absolutely beautiful, aren't quite as 'spit & polished' (shiny) as the S&M. It probably won't stay too shiny, though, as I intend to throw it into the EDC rotation with the rest of my traditionals!
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Since getting into traditionals, I've always seemed to be buying GECs, so I've been trying to find something I liked from another maker to try.
This one is perfect. I love bone handles, and this saw-cut bone is the way a barlow should look. The blades are sharp, perfectly centered, and have great snap with half stops. The pen blade is a little larger than most secondary pen blades that I'm familiar with, and it's a nice combination with the razor. It does get in the way of the long pull nail nick on the master blade, but that's fine since it can be easily pinched open (I can't, though, seem to get it open in the 'one-armed' fashion--the hook isn't quite pronounced enough. Not a big deal to me though.)
The major difference I found between the S&M and the GECs I own is the overall finish. My GECs, although absolutely beautiful, aren't quite as 'spit & polished' (shiny) as the S&M. It probably won't stay too shiny, though, as I intend to throw it into the EDC rotation with the rest of my traditionals!
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