Thread: The Wall Of Shame

Mark (MyCarver) can cure that if the blade is worth it.

But yes, save the old ones for a shorty.

Cheers, Steve

[QUOTE=prodigy;1593641]I'm feeling shame for this razor. The plastic handle was broken on the end, from the seller. I took the gamble and turns out it's ivory. Gulp.

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Yep, they're Ivory. I bought one awhile back for under $20 I think & they were Ivory but they are stained. I first tried some polish but that wouldn't do it. I then tried to sand then down with some fine sandpaper (3k, 2.5k & 2k) & the etch started to wear away but still the staining remained so I just set them aside for now.

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Originally Posted by prodigy

I'm feeling shame for this razor. The plastic handle was broken on the end, from the seller. I took the gamble and turns out it's ivory. Gulp.

George Wostenholm Real iXL Straight Razor with Box as Found | eBay


Yep, they're Ivory. I bought one awhile back for under $20 I think & they were Ivory but they are stained. I first tried some polish but that wouldn't do it. I then tried to sand then down with some fine sandpaper (3k, 2.5k & 2k) & the etch started to wear away but still the staining remained so I just set them aside for now.

I might have an idea for the staining. As long as the etch is actually etched in, and not just a dye or other color means of marking...
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I did that once. Turned out quite nice.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...ton-works.html

So here is a cherry razor!..........I think it is 50 bucks, BIN!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

So here is a cherry razor!..........I think it is 50 bucks, BIN!

I'd bin that thing in a heartbeat!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

So here is a cherry razor!..........I think it is 50 bucks, BIN!

That's a cherry alright Tom, a sour one!!!

Originally Posted by prodigy

I'm feeling shame for this razor. The plastic handle was broken on the end, from the seller. I took the gamble and turns out it's ivory. Gulp.

George Wostenholm Real iXL Straight Razor with Box as Found | eBay


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If you have another piece of ivory it can be repaired. Cut below the pin hole and use a scarf joint.

It may be worth having someone like mycarver make a liner for the scale and patch the end. Those are not common

Originally Posted by kcb5150

It may be worth having someone like mycarver make a liner for the scale and patch the end. Those are not common

You don't need a liner if you use a scarf joint and it looks better. It allows plenty of material for bonding. Somewhere in theses forums is a pictorial of how it is done. I think Scienceguy posted it.