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I would have payed serious money for this.. but.. :rant: I can't think different: I want my blades with all their grinding marks across the blade and their patina.. I know how to take care of them and gently remove what a blade shouldn't have.
:mad: Handsanded blades are for people without a mirror in the bathroom. Yes!
I can so relate!
That is too much for such a razor.
(Last week I've got a similar case. The blade murderer even dremeled into the bevel and it had the cheapest rubber handle I've ever seen. Having sent him a note to let the dremel aside not to ruin any more blades he replied that he's obsessed with an urge of rust removing. Now he's on my list of vendors to avoid.)
I'm with you guys. :) Here is my idea of a very nice looking razor. It has seen the hone but I'd rather keep the patina. As Oliver Cromwell told the portrait artist,"Paint me as I am, warts and all".
Jimmy, you're allright! :tu
On older blades like this I like to see a nice shiny bevel and the rest patina. This seller has turned a beautiful old razor with a connection to another time into a sharp piece of steel.
Nice piece of history there Jimmy :rock:
Thanks, gals and guys, for your thoughts and for this nice dremel-free and "safe" corner.. I have to say that without handsanding/dremel, that blade in the auction would have been sold for 70$ (my 70$) instead of the 110$ that somebody payed appreciating the work.. It's so sad!
Dremellers, .. :mace: we are arriving!
I'm right behind you in full battle gear. Lead the charge, my friend!Quote:
Originally Posted by clavichord
Ok, I've used a buffing wheel with a very mild abrasive on some of my blades, and I'd probably use it on more. I also use steel wool (0 - 0000) a lot. But no sandpaper here.
Avanti o popolo, alla riscossa ..... :mace:
*loading paypal accout to be ready to shoot* LOL
It really depends on the condition of the razor and the skill of the person working on it. I appreciate the work that some restorers do on blades, and I see nothing wrong with making a razor shiny again as long as it's done without damaging the aesthetics and functional integrity of the blade. For myself, all I want is the removal of active rust. Beyond that, any residual "patina" is fine with me.
Very well! :)
Maybe we should found a club.
Well obviously you guys know on what side of the fence I fall :)
I dont have a problem with leaving razors as is, unless it has pitting /rust then it needs attention...
The razor featured in the first link was just bad, either way, the restore was not finished, so you had bare ugly metal, and bad pitting, both on the blade which IMHO is the worst of both worlds.... If you are going to restore the blade then finish the work, if you like old leave it alone!!!!!
You, gentleman!Quote:
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
There is "The Rustiques" in the razor club section. Not too many posts thus far, but very nice blades.Quote:
Originally Posted by 0livia
I've got to tip my hat to JoeD on that one. It's his buffing wheel, he's done the experimentation/research to learn what he's taught me, and he's a great teacher (not to mention having me over so often and, along with CarrieM, playing the part of a wonderful host).Quote:
Originally Posted by clavichord
you mean like this one:Quote:
Originally Posted by clavichord
Picasa Web Albums - gugi - John Barber C...
How wonderful! What a pair of scales!!!! :eek:
If I'm not wrong, that blade is in our SRDB or in some of our Razor Clubs.. yes.. I've seen her before.. I can't forget one like that.. Look those jimps! :cry: Wonderful blade!
I have a foot in both camps & have to agree with Glen. If it needs saving ya don't leave it rusty & pitted.
Knockout 'Barber' there Mr Gugi. :rock:
I think if the scales are vintage, unvarnished wood, or attempting to match the original look, then a satin finish looks far better. With modern acrylic or micarta scales, I find I like a mirror polish to match the sheen of the scales.
Just my 2c
Exactly what I thought when I saw this, Glen - worst of both worlds.Quote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
For me it depends on the razor. Some old razors look great with the original patina, and a mirror-shiny bevel. On others, I really admire the work I've seen done in skilled hands to make them like new. Razor bling is very practical bling. In the heyday of the straight, makers flaunted that with etching and goldwash. There is also a lot of inherent historical appreciation in a well-restored razor. You get to live a bit of the same new razor experience as a straight shaver 100+ years ago, preserving it.
That original owner likely would have pampered and polished that blade, too, especially if it was inherited. If they could look into the future 100 years, they might be amazed and proud that their prized personal razor is still in use, but puzzled as to why the current owner doesn't want to keep it sparkling shiny the way he did, when he originally owned it. ;) :)
I think that the last point is "true" only if the blade has been in use for its complete life: in this case the correct and daily use generation after generation would prevent active rust on the blade. This is the same reason why nowadays it is better to rent a very ancient building (to banks or foundations), if you want to preserve it in good condition, instead of closing it: the daily use will maintain the building in a good state.
But if the razor was left in its box and went out of use with very bad consequences for the steel, well, you can't go back to the razor in its original state: you have to decide if you prefere:
(1) a modified razor in original-like conditions ( = shining);
(2) an original-like razor in modified conditions. :D
My choice is (2), when a choice is possible. And I think that, if not the previous owner, at least the manufacturer could be proud of this. :)
RESOLD today, 45 days after the first auction, for $212.50! That means: +93% :dropjaw:
Unbelievable!!! :dropjaw:
Dayyyammm !!! :eek:
At that price, I might have to sell one of mine. :p